American Gangster 2007
“There are two sides to the American dream.”
What is American Gangster?
"American Gangster" is a biographical crime drama film. The film is loosely based on the life of a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 157 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 2, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Film Rites, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $100,000,000
- Revenue
- $269,755,430
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
"American Gangster" is a biographical crime drama film. The film is loosely based on the life of a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina. This individual engaged in the smuggling of heroin into the United States. The smuggled heroin was transported on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War. The gangster's illicit activities eventually led to his detention by law enforcement. A task force, led by a detective from Newark, was involved in the investigation and subsequent detention. The task force was successful in apprehending the gangster, bringing an end to his criminal career. The film portrays the rise and fall of this notorious figure.
Should you watch it?
“A determined detective tracks a criminal mastermind smuggling heroin into the United States from Vietnam.”
- compelling criminal underworld depiction
- strong performances
- long runtime
Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas based on true criminal careers.
This film is rated R for its depictions of crime and violence.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the movie based on a true story?
It is loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas.
What is the main plot?
The story follows a heroin smuggler and the detective leading a task force to catch him.
Who is the lead detective?
The task force is led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
What is the setting?
The film features events related to heroin smuggling involving American service planes returning from the Vietnam War.
What is the genre?
The film is categorized as drama and crime.