American Gangsteris coming to Netflix this September. Directed by Ridley Scott, with a script written by Steven Zaillian (The Irishman) loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, the 2007 film follows a Harlem drug lord pursued by an outcast New York City cop charged with bringing him down. Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe star in the lead roles alongside a supporting cast that includes Ted Levine, John Ortiz, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ruby Dee, Lymari Nadal, and Cuba Gooding Jr.
Did You Know: Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe starred together previously in the 1995 sci-fi filmVirtuosity.
In less than one month, Denzel Washington andRussell Crowe’s gangster movieis coming to Netflix.American Gangsterwill be available to watch on Netflix on September 16. The movie is also currently streaming on STARZ.
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American Gangster is a 2007 crime film directed by Ridley Scott, featuring Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin in Harlem, and Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts, the detective determined to bring him down. The film explores the rise of Lucas in the drug trade and the eventual intersection of their lives amidst the backdrop of a corrupt and morally complex society.
Back in 2007,American Gangstergarnered much acclaimfrom critics and audiences and ended up making over $269 million worldwide at the box office.American Gangsterreviewspraised the film as a raw and captivating nod to classic gangster movies, with the lead actors all delivering top-notch performances. The film holds an 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and an 89% audience score, recently renamed the Popcornmeter.
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Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe’s performances as the Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas and the outcast cop Richie Roberts, respectively,were praised as strong, dynamic, and charismatic, which balanced each other well on screen. WhileWashington’s performancewas nominated for a Golden Globe, it was Ruby Dee who received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Frank’s mother, Mahalee Lucas. The film also received an Oscar nod for Best Achievement in Art Direction.
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BeforeAmerican Gangster, Russell Crowe collaborated with Ridley Scott onGladiatorin 2001, which won the actor an Academy Award. Now, nearly two decades afterAmerican Gangster,Denzel Washington is reuniting with the directoron theupcomingGladiator 2,starring as a ruthless power broker and gladiator owner, Macrinus. With the movie coming to Netflix, Washington’s performance in Ridley Scott’sAmerican Gangsteris an essential one to catch up on beforeGladiator 2releases in theaters on November 22.
WhatScreen Ranthas said aboutAmerican Gangster:
American Gangster is a compelling and fascinating look at Lucas' rise to power, punctuated by amazing performances by both Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington. While Crowe was excellent, losing himself in yet another role, Denzel was mesmerizing despite the fact that he played essentially the same person he does in many films, except with a darker twist. The man is just plain intense and wonderful to watch on screen. -American Gangster Review
