American gangster
DVD |
2-disc unrated extended ed., anamorphic widescreen version. |
Universal Studios Home Entertainment,
Universal City, Calif. :
[2008].
- 2 of 2 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caistorville | 18A DVD AME | DVD | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
| Wellandport | 18A DVD AME | DVD | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
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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- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (174 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.videodiscvideorecording
- Edition: 2-disc unrated extended ed., anamorphic widescreen version.
- Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2008].
- General Note: Closed-captioned.English and French with subtitles in English, Spanish and Spanish.Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.Special features: Disc 1: commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian (theatrical version only) ; Disc 2: deleted scenes (includes alternate opening and interior wedding ceremony); "Falling empire: making American gangster" (includes TruBlue: the real story, Killer threads: costumes, crime war, Production: into the arena, Ali vs. Frazier, Rhythm of the Street: sound, music and editing); case files (includes script meeting, Heroin test show & Tell: setting up and takedown).Based on the article "The return of Superfly," by Mark Jacobson.In one container.
- Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Harris Savides ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music, Marc Streitenfeld ; costume designer, Janty Yates ; production designer, Arthur Max.
- Participant or Performer Note: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, Roger Guenveur Smith, John Hawkes, RZA.
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Target Audience Note:
Canadian home video rating: 18A.