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American Gangster (2007)
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📖 Story
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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Worth tryingHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Serious themes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight American Gangster is a 2007 film in the Drama / Crime category from United States. Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Runtime: about 157 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.6/10.
Genre: Drama / Crime, Released in 2007, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 157 minutes, Starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.
Runtime
157 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Denzel Washington
Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe
Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin
Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.
Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal
Eva
Ted Levine
Lou Toback
Armand Assante
Dominic Cattano
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John Ortiz
Javier J. Rivera
John Hawkes
Freddie Spearman
RZA
Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez
Alfonso Abruzzo
Ruby Dee
Mama Lucas
Idris Elba
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Director: Ridley Scott
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1What is movie American Gangster (2007)?
It is a movie released in 2007 within the Drama, Crime category.
2What is the story of American Gangster?
American Gangster (2007) is a movie in the Drama, Crime category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch American Gangster online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Netflix.
4What is the rating of American Gangster?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 6,042 ratings.
5What is the runtime of American Gangster?
Its runtime is about 157 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is American Gangster best suited for?
Built for anyone drawn to mystery, tension, and storytelling that prefers implication over easy answers.
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