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• American Gangster is a 2007 crime film by director Ridley Scott about the true story of notorious Harlem drug kingpin Frank Lucas. Starring Denzel Washington as Lucas and Russell Crowe as detective Richie Roberts who is trying to bring him down, the film received mixed reviews but went on to be a commercial success, bringing in almost $300 million worldwide.

• Fast Facts

  1. Release date: November 2, 2007 (wide)
  2. Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, T.I., Josh Brolin, Cuba Gooding Jr.
  3. Director: Ridley Scott
  4. Written by Steven Zaillian
  5. Studio: Universal Pictures
  6. Budget: $100 million
  7. Brian de Palma and Antoine Fuqua considered directing before Scott
  8. Academy Award nominated for Best Art Direction

• Frank Lucas

  After the death of his mentor, Lucas sought to solidify power over the Harlem drug trade by importing high-grade Heroin directly from Thailand. After rising to the top of the drug trade, Lucas dealt with the investigations of Richie Roberts, as well as competition from fellow crime lord Nicky Barnes (played by Cuba Gooding Jr.) Lucas is eventually brought to justice and provides information on a number of crime figures in exchange for a reduced sentence.

  
  

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