Container of (work): American gangster (Motion picture) Container of (work): Carlito's way (Motion picture) Container of (work): Casino (Motion picture) Container of (work): Public enemies (Motion picture) Container of (work): Scarface (Motion picture : 1983) Remake of (work): Scarface (Motion picture : 1932)
Notes:
Title from container. Originally produced as motion pictures in 2007, 1993, 1995, 2009 and1983 respectively. Carlito's way based on the novels Carlito's way and After hours by Edwin Torres. Casino based on the book by Nicholas Pileggi. Public enemies based on the book by Bryan Burrough. Widescreen, various aspect ratios. American gangster special features: theatrical and extended versions; commentary by Scott and Zaillian. Carlito's way special features: The making of Carlito's way; photo gallery; trailer. Casino special features: The story; deleted scenes; Moments with Martin Scosese, Sharon Stone, Nicholas Pilleggi and more. Public enemies special features: Larger than life adversaries; commentary with Mann. Scarface special features: deleted scenes. American Gangster: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin. Carlito's way: Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller. Casino: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, Ala King, Kevin Pollak, James Woods. Public enemies: Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Billy Crudup, Stephen Dorff, Stephen Lang. Scarface: Al Pacino, Steven Bauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Robert Loggia.
Contents:
American gangster (2007). Theatrical version (2 hr. 38 min.) ; Extended version (2 hr. 57 min.) -- Carlito's way (1993 ; 2 hr. 25 min.) -- Casino (1995 ; 2 hr. 59 min.) -- Public enemies (2009 ; 2 hr. 20 min.) -- Scarface (1983 ; 2 hr. 50 min.)
Summary:
American gangster: A New York City cop seeks to bring down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. Carlito's way: A Puerto Rican former convict tires to go straight despite the pressure of drugs and violence around him. Casino: Two best friends, a mafia enforcer and a casino executive, compete against each other over a gambling empire and a fast living socialite. Public enemies: FBI agent Melvin Purvis tries to take down John Dillinger, Baby Face nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd Scarface: The rise and fall of a Cuban immigrant who becomes a ruthless drug lord.
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