American Gangster

Who's in it? Russell Crowe, Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor
What's it about? In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East.  
What type of film is it? Drama
Is it any good? Nominated for two Oscars and quite rightly, this is a tough but gripping tale that really is a must see film. Not for the faint-hearted the language and violence are as harsh as each other however, the clever scripting and awesome direction more than make up for the realism on screen. There are also sensational performances from Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe who have never been better. A classic.
Marks out of 10? 9

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