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American Gangster

76% | Nov 02, 2007 | Drama, Crime

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.

Featured Crew

Ridley Scott
Director
Steven Zaillian
Screenplay

Cast

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Russell Crowe
Richie Roberts
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Denzel Washington
Frank Lucas
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
Huey Lucas
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Cuba Gooding Jr.
Nicky Barnes
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Josh Brolin
Detective Trupo

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