American gangster [videorecording (DVD)] / a Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment presentation in association with Relativity Media in association with Scott Free Productions ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; directed by Ridley Scott.
Format:
[videorecording (DVD)] /
Edition:
HD DVD/DVD combo format ; theatrical film plus unrated extended version
"HD DVD & DVD combo format; both versions on one disc"--Liner. Based on the article "The return of Superfly," by Mark Jacobson. DVD release of the 2007 motion picture. Special features: Side A: HD DVD; original theatrical version; commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian (theatrical version only); deleted scenes (includes alternate opening and more); Side B: standard definition; unrated extednded version with 18 minutes of additional footage not shown in theaters and an alternate ending; original theatrical version. Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, Roger Guenveur Smith, John Hawkes, RZA.
Contents:
Extended version (174 min.) -- Theatrical version (158 min.).
Summary:
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in Harlem. He does so by buying heroin directly from a source in South East Asia, and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. 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. Richie Roberts is a dedicated and honest policeman who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government and is determined to bring down Lucas' drug empire. Based on a true story.
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