American Gangster
There are two sides to the American dream.
Release Date: 2007-11-02
Runtime: 157 mins
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.
Details
Runtime
157 minutes
Release Date
2007-11-02
Budget
$100,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$266,500,000
Production Companies
Film Rites, Imagine Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Scott Free Productions,
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Oscar - ART DIRECTION
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama
Year:
2008
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the American Gangster ?
The movie is approximately 157 minutes long.
What is the American Gangster's release date?
2007-11-02 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the American Gangster?
The movie belongs to the Drama Crime genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed American Gangster?
The movie was directed by
What is the American Gangster's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $100,000,000 .
How much did American Gangster movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $266,500,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the American Gangster movie?
Major production companies include Film Rites Imagine Entertainment Universal Pictures Relativity Media Scott Free Productions .
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