Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor
In the shadows of 1970s Harlem, one man built an empire — and another swore to tear it down. American Gangster (2007) chronicles the rise of Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), a cunning drug lord who revolutionized the heroin trade with ruthless precision and unshakable ambition.
On the other side of the law stands Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe), a principled yet outcast cop determined to bring Lucas to justice. As their worlds collide, a dangerous game of power, loyalty, and survival unfolds — where the line between justice and corruption blurs with every move.
Directed by Ridley Scott, American Gangster is a gripping crime saga pulsing with intensity, anchored by powerhouse performances from Washington and Crowe. It’s not just a battle between cop and kingpin — it’s a story of the American Dream twisted into its darkest form.