American gangster [videorecording] / Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment present in association with Relativity Media a Brian Grazer production in assocation with Scott Free Productions ; a Universal picture ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; directed by Ridley Scott.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Edition:
3-disc collector's ed.
Publisher:
Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2008
Description:
3 videodiscs (335 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 collectible booklet (32 p. : ill.)
Title from container. Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, RZA, Lymari Nadal, Roger Guenveur Smith. Based on the article "The return of Superfly" by Mark Jacobson. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. Special features: Disc one: Feature commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian (Theatrical version only) ; Disc two: Deleted scenes including an alternate opening; "Fallen empire: making 'American gangster'"; Case files ; Disc three: Music videos: "Do you feel me (Remix)" performed by Anthony Hamilton featuring Ghostface Killah, "Blue magic" from Jay-Z's album "American gangster"; Hip-hop infusion featuring Common and T.I.; "The BET special: the making of 'American gangster'"; "Dateline NBC: 'American gangster' first look"; Theatrical trailer; Digital copy of unrated film (Includes Window Media digital file at 1.6Mbps. Included software provides option to copy the file from the DVD to one PC. Not compatible with Apple iTunes/iPod, Sony PSP, or Microsoft Zune. Digital copy must be redeemed by July 31, 2008).
Contents:
Disc one: Unrated extended version (177 min.) ; Original theatrical version (158 min.) -- Disc two: Special features (ca. 113 min.) -- Disc three: Special features (ca. 53 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. 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. Inspired by a true story.
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