American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
2007 · 157 minutes · Rated R
joe 's stashed movie
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Overview
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Partly based on a true story.
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original Title
American Gangster
Original Language
English
Status
Released
Release Date
11/2/2007
Revenue
$266,500,000
Budget
$100,000,000