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American gangster, directed by Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media ; a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions ; a Ridley Scott film

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Theatrical version: MPAA rating: R; for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality; Extended version - Unrated

American gangster

videorecording

directed by Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media ; a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions ; a Ridley Scott film

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Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning in a million bucks in unmarked bills found in a suspects car, is heading a newly formed Federal investigation force for narcotics, tasked with finding and arresting North American drug kingpins. These two men are destined to meet, a meeting that will change their lives

Original theatrical version. Unrated extended version. Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian -- Disc 2. Deleted scenes (4 minutes). Fallen empire: Making American gangster (78 minutes), Case files (25 minutes), (English dialogue only)

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live action