American Gangster
Released: 2007
Runtime: 157 min
Director: Ridley
Scott.
Writer: Steven
Zaillian, Mark Jacobson.
Starring: Denzel
Washington, Russel Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Storyline...
In 1970s
America, Frank Lucas
is following in the footsteps of Bumpy Johnson his his former employer and
mentor who has just died.
Frank establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan.
Frank establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan.
He comes up
with a unique way of importing heroin into the United States by buying the
drugs directly from the source in South East Asia. In this way... his product is uncut & superior
to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower.
His
alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position.
It is also
the story of Richie Roberts a dedicated and honest policeman who heads up a
joint narcotics task force with the Federal government.
Great Story & Movie... Based on a true story!
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