DVD

American gangster.

Scott, Ridley. (Added Author). Zaillian, Steven. (Added Author). Grazer, Brian, 1953- (Added Author). Washington, Denzel, 1954- (Added Author). Crowe, Russell, 1964- (Added Author). Ejiofor, Chiwetel. (Added Author). Gooding, Cuba, Jr., 1968- (Added Author). Brolin, Josh. (Added Author). Levine, Ted. (Added Author). Assante, Armand, 1949- (Added Author). Ortiz, John. (Added Author). Hawkes, John, 1959- (Added Author). RZA (Rapper) (Added Author). Nadal, Lymari, 1978- (Added Author). Vazquez, Yul. (Added Author). Dee, Ruby. (Added Author). Elba, Idris. (Added Author). Gugino, Carla, 1971- (Added Author). Morton, Joe, 1947- (Added Author). Jacobson, Mark. Return of Superfly. (Added Author).

Summary:

Based on a true story, American Gangster is the story of two men: Frank Lucas, former driver, bouncer, and collector for Bumpy Johnson, the so-called Robin Hood of Harlem; and Richie Roberts, night-school lawyer, detective, and honest cop. Frank is importing heroin direct from Bangkok--by-passing the Italian and Sicilian mafia--undercutting their prices, delivering superior product, and making a fortune. Richie, loathed by cops on the take for turning in a million bucks in unmarked bills found in a suspects car, is heading a newly formed Federal investigation force for narcotics, tasked with finding and arresting North American drug kingpins. These two men are destined to meet, a meeting that will change their lives.

Record details

Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (2 hr., 57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Unrated extended edition.
Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2008]
Copyright: ©2008

Content descriptions

General Note:	Based on the article "The return of Superfly" by Mark Jacobson. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. "Inspired by a true story"--Container. Special features: Deleted scenes including an alternate opening ; "Fallen empire: making American gangster" featurette ; case files ; feature commentary.
Formatted Contents Note:	Original theatrical version. Unrated extended version. Commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zailian -- Disc 2. Deleted scenes (4 min.). Fallen empire: Making American gangster (78 min.). Case files (25 min.).
Target Audience Note:	Theatrical version: MPAA rating: R; for violence, pervasive drug content and language, nudity and sexuality; Extended version - Unrated.
System Details Note:	DVD ; Region 1 ; NTSC ; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround ; widescreen presentation aspect ratio 1.85:1.
Language Note:	In English with optional subtitles in English SDH, French, or Spanish; original theatrical version also in dubbed French.