American Gangster
2007 · Film · 2h 37m
Drama, Crime
8 average
A long, handsome 70s crime epic with two heavyweights circling each other until the inevitable collision — settle in properly for it.
What it is
In 1970s New York, a resourceful gangster builds a powerful heroin empire by exploiting an unusual supply route. A determined detective leads a task force against him, uncovering a world shaped by corruption, violence, addiction, and divided loyalties.
The feel
Grounded in reality·Not remotely funny·Completely conventional·No romance
Heads up
17+Graphic violenceSexual content
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