American gangster
Universal Pictures and Image Entertainment present in association with Relativity Media, a Brian Grazer production in association with Scott Free Productions, a Ridley Scott film ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; written by Steven Zaillian ; directed by Ridley Scott.
- Unrated extended edition.
- Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, 2009
- 1 videodisc (177 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Wide screen (1.85:1). Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. "Inspired by a true story." Extended unrated version (177 min.) ; rated version (158 min.). Special features: Extended version: Over 18 minutes of additional footage; alternate ending. Theatrical version: Includes feature commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian.
Extended version (174 min.) -- Theatrical version (158 min.).
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. 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. Based on a true story.
English or dubbed French, with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
025195055703 4800627045660
61106530 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Lucas, Frank 1930- --Drama
Heroin industry--Drama
Drug traffic--New York (State)--New York--Drama
Gangsters--New York (State)--New York--Drama
Detective and mystery plays
Criminal behavior--New York (State)--New York--Drama
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--Drama
New York (State)--New York.
PN1997.2 / .A44 2009 PN1997.2 / .A4893 2009
Ame 35
Wide screen (1.85:1). Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 2007. "Inspired by a true story." Extended unrated version (177 min.) ; rated version (158 min.). Special features: Extended version: Over 18 minutes of additional footage; alternate ending. Theatrical version: Includes feature commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian.
Extended version (174 min.) -- Theatrical version (158 min.).
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. 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. Based on a true story.
English or dubbed French, with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
025195055703 4800627045660
61106530 Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Lucas, Frank 1930- --Drama
Heroin industry--Drama
Drug traffic--New York (State)--New York--Drama
Gangsters--New York (State)--New York--Drama
Detective and mystery plays
Criminal behavior--New York (State)--New York--Drama
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)--Drama
New York (State)--New York.
PN1997.2 / .A44 2009 PN1997.2 / .A4893 2009
Ame 35