American Gangster

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Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington in American Gangster (2007)

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Docudrama Drug Crime Gangster Period Drama True Crime Biography Crime Drama

Un policier exclu de la ville de New York est accusé d'avoir abattu un 'baron de la drogue' à Harlem, Frank Lucas, dont la vie réelle a inspiré ce film en partie biographique.Un policier exclu de la ville de New York est accusé d'avoir abattu un 'baron de la drogue' à Harlem, Frank Lucas, dont la vie réelle a inspiré ce film en partie biographique.Un policier exclu de la ville de New York est accusé d'avoir abattu un 'baron de la drogue' à Harlem, Frank Lucas, dont la vie réelle a inspiré ce film en partie biographique.

Réalisation
- Ridley Scott
Scénario
- Steven Zaillian
- Mark Jacobson
Casting principal

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NOTE IMDb

7,8/10

465 k

MA NOTE

POPULARITÉ

520

Réalisation
- Ridley Scott
Scénario
- Steven Zaillian
- Mark Jacobson
Casting principal

Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro

Nommé pour 2 Oscars
- 12 victoires et 38 nominations au total

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American Gangster: The Piano (4K)

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Anecdotes
While filming on-location in the Chiang Mai province of Thailand, Sir Ridley Scott hired many extras from the local villages, some of whom were actual participants in the drug-running operation of Frank Lucas during the Vietnam War.

Gaffes
In 1968, when Frank prepares to call his cousin in Bangkok for the first time, an Internet URL is clearly visible on a billboard across the street.

Citations
Frank Lucas: The loudest one in the room is the weakest one in the room.

Crédits fous
At the end of the closing credits, Frank Lucas approaches the camera and fires one shot from a pistol directly at the audience.

Versions alternatives
The 175 min.-unrated extended version includes approx. 19 minutes of additional footage not seen in the theatrical release. Among the highlights are:
A flashback with Frank Lucas and Bumpy Johnson on a boardwalk
A short scene showing Richie Roberts acquiring office space for his new narcotics task force (this added scene follows immediately after Toback assigns Roberts to head up the federal investigation using honest cops of Roberts' choice)
A nighttime scene where Roberts and his team tail a drug pusher with a stash of Blue Magic to an auto body shop; the next morning, Spearman strikes a deal with the shop owner "Scott" over the phone, which leads up to Roberts under disguise dropping off $20,000 to get a supply of Blue Magic
In the Bronx, right after Spearman drops off Roberts and informs him that he'll circle the block, an extended scene takes place where Roberts sees both Scott take off in his Jeep and Spearman getting blocked by a broken-down truck, unable to reach Roberts. In desperation, Roberts stops a yellow cab and shows his badge, argues with the uncooperative cabbie to use it, and eventually decks the cabbie in the face to take control of the cab and quickly pursues the escaping drug pusher, ending with Roberts following the unsuspecting Scott on foot.
After the Christmas visit with Charlie Williams, there's an extended scene with Frank and Eva back at their home, where Frank reminisces how Bumpy gradually stayed more and more at home towards the end of his life because of constant police surveillance. He then asks Eva if she wants to go out, nevertheless.
An extended ending in 1991 where Lucas upon release from jail is picked up by Roberts, and the two make their way towards the intersection of 116 St. and Frederick Douglass Blvd, conversing while drinking lattes.

Connexions
Featured in HBO First Look: The Making of 'American Gangster' (2007)

Bandes originales
Why Don't We Do It in the Road
Written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Performed by Lowell Fulson
Courtesy of Jewel-Paula Recording
By arrangement with Fuel 2000 Records Inc.

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9/10

Surprisingly Coherent

Watch American Gangster without preconceived ideas. While the film is long it never drags. You don't get the sense that you've seen this movie before. It's not Serpico. It's not The Wire. It's not The Sopranos. While much is going on, the story is easy to follow. There is action, but this isn't an "action movie".

Both Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe act convincingly and give depth to their characters.

The film leaves you wanting to know more about about happened to the lead characters. You care about them that much. Now *that's* film making.