Best-Of Guide: American Gangster Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to American Gangster, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
American Gangster (2007) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. There are two sides to the American dream.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas; Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts; Josh Brolin as Detective Trupo; Chiwetel Ejiofor as Huey Lucas; Cuba Gooding Jr. as Nicky Barnes; Lymari Nadal as Eva; Ted Levine as Lou Toback; Armand Assante as Dominic Cattano
About American Gangster
Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch American Gangster?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, AMC, Philo. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of American Gangster?
Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas; Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts; Josh Brolin as Detective Trupo; Chiwetel Ejiofor as Huey Lucas; Cuba Gooding Jr. as Nicky Barnes; Lymari Nadal as Eva; Ted Levine as Lou Toback; Armand Assante as Dominic Cattano
Is this American Gangster guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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