American gangster
(DVD)
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Criminal behavior -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Detectives -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Drug traffic -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Gangster films.
Gangsters -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Drama.
Heroin industry -- Drama.
Lucas, Frank, -- 1930- -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Detectives -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Drug traffic -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Gangster films.
Gangsters -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Drama.
Heroin industry -- Drama.
Lucas, Frank, -- 1930- -- Drama.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (174 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
025193228024
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the article "The return of Superfly" by Mark Jacobson.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
General Note
Special features: Disc 1: Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian (Theatrical version only) ; Disc 2: Deleted scenes (includes alternate opening and interior wedding ceremony); "Falling empire: making American gangster" (includes TruBlue: the real story, Killer threads: costumes, crime war, Production: into the arena, Ali vs. Frazier, Rhythm of the Street: sound, music and editing); case files (includes script meeting, Heroin test show & Tell: setting up and takedown).
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Harris Savides ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music, Marc Streitenfeld ; costume designer, Janty Yates ; production designer, Arthur Max.
Participants/Performers
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, Roger Guenveur Smith, John Hawkes, RZA.
Description
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem. He does so by buying heroin directly from a source in South East Asia. He comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. Richie Roberts is a dedicated and honest policeman who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality.
System Details
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language
English or dubbed French language, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Grazer, B., Scott, R., Zaillian, S., Washington, D., Crowe, R., Ejiofor, C., Brolin, J., Nadal, L., Levine, T., Smith, R. G., Hawkes, J., RZA (Rapper)., & Jacobson, M. (2008). American gangster (2-disc unrated extended ed.). Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brian Grazer et al.. 2008. American Gangster. Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brian Grazer et al.. American Gangster Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Grazer, Brian, et al. American Gangster 2-disc unrated extended ed., Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2008.
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