American Gangster (US Version) DVD Region 1

British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama, but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem, where Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a driver for Bumpy Johnson, one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies, Lucas swoops in, taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile, New Jersey cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town. Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian, as well as Washington and Crowe, AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor entirely bad. Washington plays Lucas as a man who buys his mother a palatial home but doesn't hesitate to beat his brother's head against a window. Crowe's Roberts may turn in a million-dollar find, but he cheats on his wife. Sadly, they only meet onscreen toward the end of the film, but the minimal interaction between the two Oscar winners is fascinating. Even though the focus is on Lucas and Roberts, AMERICAN GANGSTER is filled with a wealth of strong characters played by talented actors. It seems everyone with a SAG card turns up for the film, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, John Hawkes, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Carla Gugino, Ruby Dee, Joe Morton, and rappers T.I. and RZA. It's an epic film, with a run time of over two and a half hours, but it's time well spent. Fans of classic crime films such as THE GODFATHER, SERPICO, and CARLITO'S WAY will certainly be pleased by this addition to the genre.

3.5 stars out of 4 -- "[I]t has bite and timely relevance....Washington and Crowe clash like titans -- they're something to see." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 11/01/2007

4 stars out of 5 -- "[With] bravura photography, assured performances and flawless period detail....A top-of-the-range example of genre filmmaking..." - Neil, Smith (Total Film Critic), Total Film, 11/01/2007

"AMERICAN GANGSTER is meticulous and detailed, a drug-world epic that holds you from moment to moment, immersing you in the intimate and sleazy logistics of crime." -- Grade: B - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 11/09/2007

3 stars out of 5 -- "[U]ndeniably enjoyable....Served up with enough verve to engage." - Ian, Freer (Empire Critic), Empire, 12/01/2007

4 stars out of 5 -- "Crowe and Washington are extremely charismatic here; particularly Washington, whose man-of-the-people charm disguises a ruthless, shark-like drive..." - Michael, Bonner (Uncut Critic), Uncut, 12/01/2007

"AMERICAN GANGSTER moves along at quite a clip....[Scott] does bring panache to the film's tense climax..." - Ryan, Gilbey (Sight & Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 01/01/2008

"[A] finely made and richly satisfying film....[Washington] is always at his best, as he was in the Oscar-winning TRAINING DAY..." - Kenneth, Turan (Los Angeles Times Critic), Los Angeles Times, 11/02/2007

Ranked #6 in Rolling Stone's "10 Best Movies Of 2007" -- "Ridley Scott digs into this juicy tale with epic style and wit." - Peter, Travers (Rolling Stone Critic), Rolling Stone, 12/27/2007

5 stars out of 5 -- "Scott brings his stylish shot composition and impeccable eye for detail to the streets of Seventies Harlem, melding his striking visuals with an enthralling story..." - Chris, Prince (Ultimate DVD Critic), Ultimate DVD, 04/01/2008

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Product Title:	American Gangster (US Version) American Gangster (US Version) American Gangster (US Version) American Gangster (US Version) American Gangster (US Version)
Artist Name(s):	Russell Crowe (Actor) | John Dee (Actor) | John Ortiz (Actor) | Matthew MacFadyen (Actor) | Cuba Gooding (Actor) | Yves Simoneau (Actor) | Paul Calderon (Actor) | Giancarlo Character Shop (Actor) | William Hoy (Actor) | Thomas Ian RZA (Actor) | Denzel Washington | Ted Levine | Ridley Scott (Actor) | Marc Streitenfeld 羅素高爾 (Actor) | John Dee (Actor) | 尊奧狄斯 (Actor) | 馬菲麥費恩 (Actor) | Cuba Gooding (Actor) | Yves Simoneau (Actor) | Paul Calderon (Actor) | Giancarlo Character Shop (Actor) | William Hoy (Actor) | Thomas Ian RZA (Actor) | 丹素 華盛頓 | 狄李雲民 | 列尼史葛 (Actor) | Marc Streitenfeld 罗素高尔 (Actor) | John Dee (Actor) | 尊奥狄斯 (Actor) | Matthew MacFadyen (Actor) | Cuba Gooding (Actor) | Yves Simoneau (Actor) | Paul Calderon (Actor) | Giancarlo Character Shop (Actor) | William Hoy (Actor) | Thomas Ian RZA (Actor) | 丹素 华盛顿 | 狄李云民 | Ridley Scott (Actor) | Marc Streitenfeld ラッセル・クロウ (Actor) | Ｊｏｈｎ Ｄｅｅ (Actor) | Ｊｏｈｎ Ｏｒｔｉｚ (Actor) | Ｍａｔｔｈｅｗ ＭａｃＦａｄｙｅｎ (Actor) | Cuba Gooding (Actor) | Yves Simoneau (Actor) | Paul Calderon (Actor) | Giancarlo Character Shop (Actor) | William Hoy (Actor) | Thomas Ian RZA (Actor) | デンゼル・ワシントン | Ted Levine | Ｒｉｄｌｅｙ Ｓｃｏｔｔ (Actor) | Marc Streitenfeld Russell Crowe (Actor) | John Dee (Actor) | John Ortiz (Actor) | Matthew MacFadyen (Actor) | Cuba Gooding (Actor) | Yves Simoneau (Actor) | Paul Calderon (Actor) | Giancarlo Character Shop (Actor) | William Hoy (Actor) | Thomas Ian RZA (Actor) | Denzel Washington | Ted Levine | Ridley Scott (Actor) | Marc Streitenfeld
Director:	Anton Brancato Anton Brancato Anton Brancato Anton Brancato Anton Brancato
Producer:	Ridley Scott | Carla Grazer 列尼史葛 | Carla Grazer Ridley Scott | Carla Grazer Ｒｉｄｌｅｙ Ｓｃｏｔｔ | Carla Grazer Ridley Scott | Carla Grazer
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Release Date:	2009-09-15
UPC Code:	025195055703
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	Universal Studios Home Video
Package Weight:	100 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1021097379

Director: Ridley Scott

DVD Features:

Region [unknown]
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
Subtitles - English, SDH, Spanish, French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: Director Ridley Scott and Writer Steven Zaillian