Duration
160 minutes
Quick Summary
Fact-based crime drama, starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe
About This Program
The story of 1970s drug kingpin Frank Lucas, whose innovative methods of smuggling heroin into the US made him one of the leading figures in the New York underworld. A detective is assigned to bring Lucas's empire down, but his investigation is undermined by police corruption. Ridley Scott's fact-based crime drama, starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Josh Brolin
American Gangster broadcasts on Sky Cinema Thriller HD at 10:00pm, Monday, 5 January 2026. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD308Virgin409
Production Details
Year2007
Runtime157 mins
DirectorRidley Scott
Cast & Crew
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Ridley ScottDirector
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Chiwetel Ejioforas Huey Lucas
JB
Josh Brolinas Det Trupo
RC
Russell Croweas Det Richie Roberts
DW
Denzel Washingtonas Frank Lucas
TL
Ted Levineas Det Lou Toback
CG
Carla Guginoas Laurie Roberts
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Idris Elbaas Tango
CG
Cuba Gooding Jras Nicky Barnes
