American Gangster

There are two sides to the American dream.

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia. 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. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government.

MPAA: Rated R for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality

Principal Cast: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Director: Ridley Scott