American gangster
by
Grazer, Brian, 1953- producer.
Title
:
American gangster
Author
:
Grazer, Brian, 1953- producer.
Scott, Ridley, producer, director.
Zaillian, Steven, screenwriter.
Washington, Denzel, 1954- actor.
Crowe, Russell, 1964- actor.
Ejiofor, Chiwetel, 1977- actor.
Gooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968- actor.
Brolin, Josh, actor.
Levine, Ted, actor.
Assante, Armand, 1949- actor.
Ortiz, John, actor.
Hawkes, John, 1959- actor.
RZA (Rapper), actor.
Streitenfeld, Marc, composer.
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Imagine Entertainment (Firm)
Relativity Media.
Scott Free Productions.
Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
Summary
:
Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning in a million bucks in unmarked bills found in a suspect's car, is heading a newly formed Federal investigation force for narcotics, tasked with finding and arresting North American drug kingpins. These two men are destined to meet, a meeting that will change their lives.
Audience
:
Extended version: Unrated; Theatrical version: MPAA rating: R; for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality.
General Note
:
Title from container.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
"Inspired by a true story."
Extended unrated version (177 min.) ; Rated version (158 min.).
Special features: Extended version: Over 18 minutes of additional footage; alternate ending. Theatrical version: Includes feature commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian.
Edition
:
Unrated extended ed.
Contents
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Extended version (174 min.) -- Theatrical version (158 min.).
Physical Description
:
1 videodisc (177 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Genre
:
Gangster films.
Police films.
Biographical films.
Action and adventure films.
Historical films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Personal Subject
:
Lucas, Frank, 1930--Drama.
Subject Term
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Heroin industry -- Drama.
Drug traffic -- Drama.
Gangsters -- Drama.
Criminal behavior -- Drama.
Geographic Term
:
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Drama.
Author(s)
:
Grazer, Brian, 1953-
Scott, Ridley,
Zaillian, Steven,
Washington, Denzel, 1954-
Crowe, Russell, 1964-
Ejiofor, Chiwetel, 1977-
Gooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968-
Brolin, Josh,
Levine, Ted,
Assante, Armand, 1949-
Ortiz, John,
Hawkes, John, 1959-
RZA (Rapper),
Streitenfeld, Marc,
Added Corporate Author
:
Universal Pictures (Firm)
Imagine Entertainment (Firm)
Relativity Media.
Scott Free Productions.
Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
Publisher
:
Distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
Electronic Access
:
Publication Date
:
2008
2007
Publication Information
:
Universal City, CA : Distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2008], ©2007.
Call Number
:
DVD AMERICA
Item Barcode | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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33607003323824 | Entertainment DVDs | AMERICA | Checked In |