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The Resource American gangster, directed by Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media ; a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions ; a Ridley Scott film, (videorecording)

American gangster, directed by Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media ; a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions ; a Ridley Scott film, (videorecording)

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Summary
Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning in a million bucks in unmarked bills found in a suspects car, is heading a newly formed Federal investigation force for narcotics, tasked with finding and arresting North American drug kingpins. These two men are destined to meet, a meeting that will change their lives
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Unrated extended ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (2 hours, 38 minutes)
Note
  • Based on the article "The return of Superfly" by Mark Jacobson
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007
  • "Inspired by a true story"--Container
  • Special features: Deleted scenes including an alternate opening ; "Fallen empire: making American gangster" featurette ; case files ; feature commentary
Contents
  • Original theatrical version. Unrated extended version. Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian
  • Disc 2. Deleted scenes (4 minutes). Fallen empire: Making American gangster (78 minutes), Case files (25 minutes), (English dialogue only)
Instance
Label
American gangster
Title
American gangster
Statement of responsibility
directed by Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media ; a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions ; a Ridley Scott film
Creator
Contributor
Actor
Director
Producer
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning in a million bucks in unmarked bills found in a suspects car, is heading a newly formed Federal investigation force for narcotics, tasked with finding and arresting North American drug kingpins. These two men are destined to meet, a meeting that will change their lives
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
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American gangster (Motion picture)
Credits note
Director of photography, Harris Savides ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music by Marc Streitenfeld ; production designer, Arthur Max ; costume designer, Janty Yates
Dewey number
791.43/72
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Intended audience
Theatrical version: MPAA rating: R; for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality; Extended version - Unrated
Language note
English or French dialogue; English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing), French, or Spanish subtitles
LC call number
PN1995.9.G3
LC item number
A4475336 2008
PerformerNote
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, RZA, Lymari Nadal, Yul Vazquez, Ruby Dee, Idris Elba, Carla Gugino, Joe Morton
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  • 1953-
  • 1954-
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  • 1968-
  • 1949-
  • 1959-
  • 1978-
  • 1971-
  • 1947-
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  • Scott, Ridley
  • Zaillian, Steven
  • Grazer, Brian
  • Washington, Denzel
  • Crowe, Russell
  • Ejiofor, Chiwetel
  • Gooding, Cuba
  • Brolin, Josh
  • Levine, Ted
  • Assante, Armand
  • Ortiz, John
  • Hawkes, John
  • RZA
  • Nadal, Lymari
  • Vazquez, Yul
  • Dee, Ruby
  • Elba, Idris
  • Gugino, Carla
  • Morton, Joe
  • Jacobson, Mark
  • Universal Pictures (Firm)
  • Imagine Entertainment (Firm)
  • Relativity Media
  • Scott Free Productions
  • Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
158
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  • Lucas, Frank
  • Heroin industry
  • Drug traffic
  • Gangsters
  • Detectives
  • Criminal behavior
  • Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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Label
American gangster, directed by Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media ; a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions ; a Ridley Scott film, (videorecording)
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Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Based on the article "The return of Superfly" by Mark Jacobson
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007
  • "Inspired by a true story"--Container
  • Special features: Deleted scenes including an alternate opening ; "Fallen empire: making American gangster" featurette ; case files ; feature commentary
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Original theatrical version. Unrated extended version. Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian -- Disc 2. Deleted scenes (4 minutes). Fallen empire: Making American gangster (78 minutes), Case files (25 minutes), (English dialogue only)
Dimensions
4 3/4 inches
Dimensions
  • 4 3/4 inches
  • other
Edition
Unrated extended ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (2 hours, 38 minutes)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 025193228024
  • 5050582535105
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 61032280
  • 2005196
Recording technique
stamping
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)ocn184742249
System details
DVD; region 1, NTSC, dual layer, widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0
Video recording format
DVD
Label
American gangster, directed by Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media ; a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions ; a Ridley Scott film, (videorecording)
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Based on the article "The return of Superfly" by Mark Jacobson
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007
  • "Inspired by a true story"--Container
  • Special features: Deleted scenes including an alternate opening ; "Fallen empire: making American gangster" featurette ; case files ; feature commentary
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Original theatrical version. Unrated extended version. Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian -- Disc 2. Deleted scenes (4 minutes). Fallen empire: Making American gangster (78 minutes), Case files (25 minutes), (English dialogue only)
Dimensions
4 3/4 inches
Dimensions
  • 4 3/4 inches
  • other
Edition
Unrated extended ed.
Extent
2 videodiscs (2 hours, 38 minutes)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 025193228024
  • 5050582535105
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
  • 61032280
  • 2005196
Recording technique
stamping
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)ocn184742249
System details
DVD; region 1, NTSC, dual layer, widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0
Video recording format
DVD

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