American Gangster
“There are two sides to the American dream.”
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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.
Cast
Denzel Washington
as Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe
as Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin
as Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr.
as Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal
as Eva
Ted Levine
as Lou Toback
Armand Assante
as Dominic Cattano
John Ortiz
as Javier J. Rivera
John Hawkes
as Freddie Spearman
RZA
as Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez
as Alfonso Abruzzo
Ruby Dee
as Mama Lucas
Idris Elba
as Tango
Carla Gugino
as Laurie Roberts
Joe Morton
as Charlie Williams
Common
as Turner Lucas
Ritchie Coster
as Joey Sadano
Jon Polito
as Rossi
Kevin Corrigan
as Campizi
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Stream American Gangster online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and crime movie originally produced in English and released in 2007, it's earned a solid 7.6/10 from 6,039 viewers worldwide.
About American Gangster
“There are two sides to the American dream.”
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. Running 157 minutes.
American Gangster Cast and Characters
The cast features Denzel Washington (as Frank Lucas), Russell Crowe (as Richie Roberts), Josh Brolin (as Detective Trupo), Chiwetel Ejiofor (as Huey Lucas), and Cuba Gooding Jr. (as Nicky Barnes). Their performances are a major reason American Gangster has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason American Gangster keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch American Gangster online for free?
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How long is American Gangster?
American Gangster runs for 157 minutes (about 2.6 hours).
Is American Gangster good? What's the rating?
American Gangster holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 6,039 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of American Gangster?
The main cast includes Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is American Gangster available in English?
Yes — American Gangster was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was American Gangster released?
American Gangster was released in 2007.
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Where can I watch American Gangster for free?
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What is American Gangster about?
American Gangster is a Drama/Crime English-language film. 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.
When was American Gangster released?
American Gangster was released on November 2, 2007. It has a runtime of 2h 37m. The film was produced by Film Rites.
Who stars in American Gangster?
American Gangster stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is American Gangster available in HD?
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