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Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch American Gangster online?
- You can stream American Gangster on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did American Gangster come out?
- American Gangster was released in 2007.
- What genre is American Gangster?
- American Gangster is a drama and crime film.
- How long is American Gangster?
- American Gangster runs about 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- Who stars in American Gangster?
- American Gangster stars Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, and Chiwetel Ejiofor.
- How is American Gangster rated?
- American Gangster currently scores 7.6 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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