Are you looking to watch a spicy crime drama flick this weekend? Well, we have just the right movie for you! American Gangster (2007), starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, currently streaming on Prime Video.
Helmed by Ridley Scott and written by Steven Zaillian, American Gangster is based on Frank Lucas’ criminal career. Lucas (played by Washington) was a gangster from North Carolina, who used to smuggle heroin in the US after returning from the Vietnam War. Newark Detective Richie Roberts (played by Crowe) was the one who arrested him.
Apart from Washington and Crowe, the film stars sensational talents like Josh Brolin, Idris Elba, Ruby Dee, Cuba Goodling Jr, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Ortiz, Ted Levine, Lymari Nadal, Carla Gugino, and more.
American Gangster benefits immensely from the powerhouse performances of its leading men, Washington and Crowe. Their contrasting characters keep the tension high at all times. In addition, Scott gives a realistic and hard-hitting portrayal of the drug trade in 1970s Harlem. We see all aspects of the criminal world in this film: money, power, violence, corruption, and the consequences that emerge. All these things took a toll on Lucas and his loved ones in the end.
American Gangster was both a critical and commercial success. It earned over $266 million against its $100 million budget. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film stands at a fresh score of 81% based on 218 reviews. Stream it on Prime Video. Enjoy!
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