American Gangster
American Gangster is a 2007 crime film written by Steve Zaillian and directed by Ridley Scott. The film stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Washington portrays Frank Lucas, a real-life heroin kingpin from Harlem who smuggled heroin into the US on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War. Crowe portrays Richie Roberts, a detective attempting to bring down Lucas' drug empire. Filming was done on location in New York City. American Gangster was released in the United States and Canada on November 2, 2007.
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Cast & Crew
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Denzel Washington
as Frank Lucas
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Russell Crowe
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Josh Brolin
as Det. Trupo
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Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Nicky Barnes
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Ruby Dee
as Mama Lucas
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Common
as Turner
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Common
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T.I.
as Stevie
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T.I.
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Anthony Hamilton
as a singer
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RZA
as Jones
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Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Huey Lucas
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Ted Levine
as Toback
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John Ortiz
as Javy Rivera
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Yul Vazquez
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KaDee Strickland
as Sheila
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KaDee Strickland
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Idris Elba
as Tango Black
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Clarence Williams III
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Ridley Scott
as Director
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Steve Zaillian
as Writer
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Brian Grazer
as Producer
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Ridley Scott
as Producer
