American gangster
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Published
Universal City, CA : Distributed by Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2009].
Edition
Unrated extended ed.
Language
English
UPC
025195055703

Notes

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Title from container.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2007.
General Note
"Inspired by a true story."
General Note
Extended unrated version (177 min.) ; Rated version (158 min.).
General Note
Special features: Extended version: Over 18 minutes of additional footage; alternate ending. Theatrical version: Includes feature commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Harris Savides ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music by Marc Streitenfeld ; production designer, Arthur Max ; costume designer, Janty Yates.
Participants/Performers
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, John Ortiz, 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 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.
System Details
DVD format, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual layer, NTSC.
Language
English or dubbed French, with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.