Frank Lucas is determined to make a splash in the Harlem area of Manhattan, New York, after the death of mentor and employer Bampi Johnson.He no longer relies on others, but resolutely embarked on the road of establishing a self-employed person.With his keen mind and cold courage, he went to Southeast Asia, purchased high-purity heroin directly from the source, and designed an unprecedented smuggling method to quietly transport drugs into the United States.His clean and erect methods and amazing efficiency eventually led him to the throne of the number one heroin import in Harlem.This story, originated from real events, tells the story of how a gangster hero rose into chaos and darkness.
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Top Cast
Denzel Washington
Russell Crowe
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Josh Brolin
Lymari Nadal
Ted Levine
Roger Guenveur Smith
John Hawkes
RZA
Yul Vazquez
Malcolm Goodwin
Ruby Dee
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Carla Gugino
Skyler Fortgang
Armand Assante
Larry Mitchell
Chance Kelly
Cuba Gooding Jr.
American Gangster
81
TOMATO SCORE
Universal Acclaim
78
IMDB SCORE
Universal Acclaim
Directed by:Ridley Scott
Summary
Frank Lucas is determined to make a splash in the Harlem area of Manhattan, New York, after the death of mentor and employer Bampi Johnson.He no longer relies on others, but resolutely embarked on the road of establishing a self-employed person.With his keen mind and cold courage, he went to Southeast Asia, purchased high-purity heroin directly from the source, and designed an unprecedented smuggling method to quietly transport drugs into the United States.His clean and erect methods and amazing efficiency eventually led him to the throne of the number one heroin import in Harlem.This story, originated from real events, tells the story of how a gangster hero rose into chaos and darkness.