See pictures of frank lucas and his wife julie as you discover the true story behind american gangster, the movie starring denzel washington. Somewhat glamourised epic on the rise, fall and redemption of frank lucas denzel washington, entrepreneur drug dealer who flooded harlem with reasonablypriced heroin in the late sixties, until he was brought to justice by dogged richie roberts russell crowe. Featuring an amazing soundtrack and a great cast including joe pesci in his unforgettable, oscarwinning role as tommy devito. Russell crowe and denzel washington on the set of american gangster. American gangster movie information, trailers, stills, cast biographies and more. There are heist movies and there are gangster movies. Denzel washington full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
At the end of the movie american gangster, denzel washingtons character tells richie roberts russell crowe about how when he was a 6yearold boy, he watched his 12yearold cousin get shot in the mouth by the police, who had tied him to a pole. Scorseses goodfellas is hands down the greatest gangster movie ever made. But american gangster needs to know what makes frank lucas denzel washington tick. In 1970s america, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of frank lucas, a heroin kingpin from manhattan. Denzel washington and russel crowe both matched their characters perfectly,which i was surprised with because they both didnt seem like characters they were use to playing,it also was a very different movie for ridley scott,and he did a very impressive job with it. When outcast cop richie roberts crowe sets out to bring down lucass multimilliondollar empire, it plunges both. Feb 11, 2017 denzel washington is one of those actors thats a powerhouse in every single movie he is in. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best. Washington said that when he took the role of frank lucas, he did. American gangster true story the real frank lucas, richie. American gangster 2007 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
Dec 14, 2016 denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances. Robin hood 2010, a good year 2006, and gladiator 2000. Oct 28, 2011 enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Apart from the detail that he was a heroin dealer, frank lucas career would be an ideal case study for a business school. While american gangster is the first film collaboration of ridley scott and denzel washington, russell crowe has worked with scott several times already. American gangster movie all about the new ridley scott movie starring denzel washington and russell crowe. American gangster trailer directed by ridley scott and starring denzel washington russell crowe chiwetel ejiofor josh brolin and lymari nadal following the death of his employer and mentor. Its claimed that the film used 180 different locations, in all the five boroughs of new york city, with a few days filming in. Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps.
You can be successful and have enemies or you can be unsuccessful and have friends. Frank lucas denzel washington has always been in the shadow of his employer and mentor, underworld boss, bumpy johnson but following the death of johnson, he sees his chance and establishes himself as the preferred heroin supplier in the harlem district of manhattan. He smuggled drugs by way of service planes of the us army. American gangster is a 2007 crime film based on the life of gangster frank lucas, a drug trafficker, who was known for his ingenious method of smuggling heroin into the country. Kubricks 3rd film, the killing, has given enormous inspiration to the likes of reservoir dogs, the usual suspects, and logan lucky. Prior to the films release, it was observed as a candidate for the academy awards based on its style and the performances of its actors, including the possibility of an academy award for best director for ridley scott. For the best experience please update your browser. American gangster is a 2007 american biographical crime film directed and produced by ridley scott. Denzel washington, russell crowe, chiwetel ejiofor, cuba gooding jr. Set in the early 1970s, this biopic chronicles reallife harlem drug kingpin frank lucas and the new york cop sworn to bring him down. Rent american gangster 2007 on dvd and bluray netflix. Rent american gangster 2007 starring denzel washington and russell crowe on dvd and bluray. Ridley scott directed and produced this gritty winner, from a script by steven zaillian, loosely based on the real life of gangster frank lucas.
American gangster movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Aug, 2016 meet the real frank lucas and richie roberts behind the american gangster true story. Frank lucas denzel washington earns his living as a chauffeur to one of harlems leading mobsters. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the american gangster movie on. American gangster 2007 denzel washington, russell crowe. Despite the long running time, the story feels rushed. In 1970s america, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of frank lucas, a heroin kingpin from manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the far east. American gangster ist ein usamerikanischer thriller aus dem jahr 2007. Dont let people miss on a great quote from the american gangster movie add it here. Denzel washington, left, and russell crowe star in american gangster. Striking a deal with a thai general, lucas is able to smuggle heroin in the coffins of soldiers who died in vietnam and makes a fortune. Nov 02, 2007 american gangster is a fantastic movie with a really well developed storyline and a very talented cast.
American gangster movie trailer after the death of the top gangster in harlem, frank lucas denzel washington, the mans former driver, moves into a position of great power in the drug market. Its a movie about struggle, justice, tolerance, nonviolence, and is imo the first great performance by denzel. Theres no genre more american than the gangster movie. Academy award winners denzel washington and russell crowe team with director ridley scott gladiator in this powerful, epic story. American gangster 2007 denzel washington, russell crowe movies. American gangster premiered in new york on october 20, 2007, and was released in the united states and canada on november 2. American gangster is a 2007 american biographical crime film directed and produced by. Denzel washington list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Apr 06, 2020 theres no genre more american than the gangster movie. Despite the long running time, the story if american gangster began with frank lucas formative years as good fellas did with henry hill, the filmmaker would be accused of slavish imitation. American gangster denzel washington and russell crowe in. Antoine fuquas and denzel washingtons paths collide once more as they come together to create a stylish and daring action thriller about a man with a mysterious past, whose quiet life suddenly turns into a rip roaring adventure of guns and thrills.
Apr 06, 2012 here are the top 25 gangster films of the last 40 years. Armed with ruthless, streetwise tactics and a strict sense of honor, crime boss frank lucas washington rules harlems chaotic drug underworld. Please consider upgrading to a pro account for less than a couple bucks a month, youll get cool additional features like alltime and annual stats pages example, the ability to select and. American gangster movie 2007 denzel washington, russell. American gangster is in the middle ground taking an interesting story and downplaying it to fiction without anything separating it from being another fictional crime film. Here are the best gangster movies and gangster shows on netflix. American gangster 2007 in 1970s america, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of frank lucas, a heroin kingpin from. American gangster tense crime thriller starring denzel washington as truelife harlem drug lord frank lucas and russell crowe as the dogged outcast nypd cop.
The best gangster movies and shows on netflix march 2020. Denzel washington, russell crowe, brian grazer, steve zaillian and ridley scott team to tell the true juggernaut success story of a cult hero from the streets of 1970s. It is the best gangster movie of recent times, based on a true story, with the excellent performances by denzel washington and russell crowe really taking this. The true story behind this incident involved members of the ku klux klan, not the police. Like many of denzels movies, this is one that every person should see. The best crime and gangster movies ever screenrant. The character development in this movie is practically perfect,you mostly follow russel crowe and denzel washingtons. Mobster who climbed ranks of new york crime in 1970s was played by denzel washington in acclaimed 2007 movie. Director ridley scott spins this yarn concerning a harlem drug kingpin denzel washington who smuggles heroin into the country by hiding it in the bodies of u. American gangster is a fantastic movie with a really well developed storyline and a very talented cast. It tells the story of steve bikos struggle against apartheid, and his white friend, played by a brilliant kevin kline. With denzel washington, russell crowe, chiwetel ejiofor, josh brolin. Denzel washingtons movies ranked, from worst to best from magnificent seven to malcolm x, we break down every one of the fences stars greatest and most wtf performances.
Many of the people portrayed, including roberts and lucas, have stated that. May 26, 2016 well stop supporting this browser soon. The top 25 gangster films of the last 40 years paste. The movie stars denzel washington in the titular role and russell crowe. American gangster movie 2007 inspired by a true story. Denzel washington and russell crowe in american gangster.
Denzel washington, russell crowe, chiwetel ejiofor, josh brolin. American gangster 2007 if it wasnt for the talents of denzel washington, american gangster probably wouldnt be worthwhile. The greatest denzel scene ever melvin gregg youtube. Jul 21, 2017 american gangster 2007 in 1970s america, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of frank lucas, a heroin kingpin from. Featuring an amazing soundtrack and a great cast including joe pesci in his unforgettable, oscarwinning role. American gangster earned various awards and nominations, in categories ranging from recognition of the film itself to its screenplay and music, to the performances of ruby dee and denzel washington. Denzel washington as harlem drug lord frank lucas and russell crowe as north jersey drug cop richie roberts.
Ridley scott rarely creates an uninteresting motion picture, and this is no exception, but american gangster will not go down as one of the respected directors best efforts. The magnificent seven 2016 the equalizer 2014 robert bobby trench. Denzel washington and russel crowe both matched their characters perfectly,which i was surprised with because they both didnt seem like characters they were use to playing,it also was a very different movie for ridley scott,and he did a very. American gangster 1 episode 2007 kennedy center honors 1 episode 2008. American gangster presents the rare combination of a highlycompelling story line, that also happens to be true denzel washington and russel crowe do a masterful job portraying the gritty lives both men experienced while playing a part in one of the wildest drug kingpin stories you have likely ever heard. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. American gangster movie photos and stills fandango. Ending spoiler for american gangster 2007, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. The film stars denzel washington and russell crowe in their first lead acting roles together since 1995s virtuosity.
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