American GangsterOverview and Synopsis

American Gangster
Opened November 2, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 37 min.
R
violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality
Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) earns his living as a chauffeur to one of Harlem's leading mobsters. After his boss dies, Frank uses his own ingenuity and strict business code to rise up as one of the inner city's most powerful crime bosses. Read More
Cast: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin
Director: Ridley Scott
Genres: Crime Drama, Gangster Film, Crime

Critic Reviews

"...a finely made and richly satisfying film..." Los Angeles Times
- Kenneth Turan
"The movie's captivating power hinges on two dead-on performances. " USA Today
- Claudia Puig
"...the story arc is so sensational it warrants outsized treatment." Variety
- Todd McCarthy