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American Gangster

2nd November 2007
2h 37m
Ridley Scott
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American Gangster is a Crime Drama film released on 2nd November 2007; Ridley Scott directed the film which stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, and Idris Elba. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $166,465,037 on its budget.

Plot

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Partly based on a true story.

Cast (147)

Denzel Washington's profile
Denzel Washington
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Russell Crowe's profile
Russell Crowe Richie Roberts
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Idris Elba's profile
Idris Elba
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Chiwetel Ejiofor's profile
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Carla Gugino's profile
Carla Gugino
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Cuba Gooding Jr.'s profile
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Josh Brolin's profile
Josh Brolin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Norman Reedus's profile
Norman Reedus
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Ted Levine's profile
Ted Levine
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Common's profile
Common
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
John Hawkes's profile
John Hawkes
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Joe Morton's profile
Joe Morton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Kevin Corrigan's profile
Kevin Corrigan
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Jon Polito's profile
Jon Polito
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 56
Armand Assante's profile
Armand Assante
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Clarence Williams III's profile
Clarence Williams III
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
John Ortiz's profile
John Ortiz
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Yul Vazquez's profile
Yul Vazquez
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Roger Guenveur Smith's profile
Roger Guenveur Smith
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Ruby Dee's profile
Ruby Dee
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 84
RZA's profile
RZA
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
John Cenatiempo's profile
John Cenatiempo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Roger Bart's profile
Roger Bart
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Ritchie Coster's profile
Ritchie Coster
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Ric Young's profile
Ric Young
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Ruben Santiago-Hudson's profile
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
T.I.'s profile
T.I.
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
KaDee Strickland's profile
KaDee Strickland
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Chance Kelly's profile
Chance Kelly
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Linda Powell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Chuck Cooper's profile
Chuck Cooper
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Eddie Rouse's profile
Eddie Rouse
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 52
Kevin Geer's profile
Kevin Geer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 54
Cris D'Annunzio's profile
Cris D'Annunzio
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Monique Dupree's profile
Monique Dupree
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Gavin Grazer's profile
Gavin Grazer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Jon DeVries's profile
Jon DeVries
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
Saycon Sengbloh's profile
Saycon Sengbloh
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29
Kevin van Doorslaer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Malcolm Goodwin's profile
Malcolm Goodwin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Jim R. Coleman's profile
Jim R. Coleman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Sam Freed's profile
Sam Freed
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Tom O'Rourke's profile
Tom O'Rourke
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Cedric Sanders's profile
Cedric Sanders
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Atif Lanier
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Bari K. Willerford
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 53
Robert Funaro
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Chris McKinney's profile
Chris McKinney
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Al Santos's profile
Al Santos
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Philippe Vonlanthen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 42
Brad Lee Wind's profile
Brad Lee Wind
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Ray Wineteer
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Lymari Nadal's profile
Lymari Nadal
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Tommy Guiffre's profile
Tommy Guiffre
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Ernest Dancy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Joseph Ferrante
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Kelvin Hale
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Fatima Robinson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Brian Keith Allen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Michael Den Dekker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45

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American Gangster FAQ

When was American Gangster released?

American Gangster was released 17 years ago, on Friday November 2nd, 2007.

Who plays the lead role(s) in American Gangster?

The lead role is played by Denzel Washington.

How much did American Gangster cost to make?

The budget was $100,000,000.

How much money did American Gangster make?

The worldwide revenue was $266,465,037.

Is American Gangster on Netflix?

No, American Gangster is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is American Gangster on Amazon Prime?

No, American Gangster is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is American Gangster on Disney Plus?

No, American Gangster is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

American Gangster Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

6% 20-29
14% 30-39
11% 40-49
7% 50-59
2% 60-69
1% 80-89
59% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

20% Female
80% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

1% Bad
99% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

1% Mobster
99% Unknown