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American Gangster

2007

IMDb

Ridley Scott

2007·R·United KingdomUnited Kingdom, United StatesUnited States
Award tierBronze
Metascore
BiographyCrimeDrama

An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas.

Cast

Denzel Washington·Russell Crowe·Chiwetel Ejiofor·Josh Brolin

Producers

Sarah Bowen·Michael Costigan·Jonathan Filley·Brian Grazer·Dan Griffin

Languages

United KingdomEnglishThailandThaiSpainSpanish

Major Awards

0 wins · 5 nominations

Nominations (5)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (2008)

Best Film

Ridley ScottBrian Grazer
Golden Globes, USA (2008)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Critics Choice Awards (2008)

Best Picture

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (2008)

Best Director - Motion Picture

Ridley Scott

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (2008)

Best Screenplay - Original

Steven Zaillian