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American Gangster (2007): movie guide
American Gangster (2007) is a Drama, Crime running about 157 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 6,368 votes. Notable cast includes Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2007-11-02
- Runtime: 157 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Drama, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2007-11-02
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What is American Gangster about?
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.
Cast highlights
American Gangster features Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lymari Nadal. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2007-11-02. Runtime: 157 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (6,368 votes). Genres: Drama, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is American Gangster?
- American Gangster is listed as Drama, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is American Gangster?
- American Gangster runs about 157 minutes.
- Who stars in American Gangster?
- Cast highlights include Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Lymari Nadal.
- Does Cinema Box stream American Gangster?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track American Gangster?
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