Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York is a 2002 movie that was based on the book The Gangs of New York, written by Herbert Asbury. Set in 19th century New York City, the story follows protagonist Amsterdan Vallon (Leonardo Dicaprio) as he tries to exact revenge for the death of his father.

Fast Facts

1. Release Date: December 20, 2002
2. Director: Martin Scorsese
3. Screenwriters: Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian and Kenneth Lonergan
4. Producers: Alberto Grimaldi and Harvey Weinstein
5. Distributor: Miramax Films
6. Run time: 166 min.
7. Academy Award Nominations: 22 ¹
8. Golden Globe Awards: Best Director - Martin Scorsese and Best Original Song - "The Hands That Built America" by U2 ¹
9. Budget: $100,000,000 US (est.) ²
10. Gross Revenue: $193,772,504 (worldwide) ²

Cast

• Leonardo Dicaprio: Amsterdam Vallon
• Daniel Day-Lewis: Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting
• Cameron Diaz: Jenny Everdeanne
• Jim Broadbent: William 'Boss' Tweed
• Henry Thimas: Johnny Sirocco
• Brendan Gleeson: Walter 'Monk' McGinn
• Gary Lewis: McGloin
• John C. Reilly: Happy Jack Mulraney
• Liam Neeson: 'Prest' Vallon
• Stephen Graham: Shang
• Larry Gilliard, Jr.: Jimmy Spoils
• Eddie Marsan: Kiloran
• Alex McCowen: Reverand Raleigh
• David Hemmings: Mr. Schermerhorn

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