American Gangster

An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.

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Domestic (48.3%)
$130,164,645

International (51.7%)
$139,590,785

Worldwide
$269,755,430

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Summary Details

DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Opening$43,565,135
3,054 theaters

Budget$100,000,000

Release DateNov 2, 2007 - Jan 31, 2008

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Running Time2 hr 37 min

GenresBiography Crime Drama

In Release426 days/60 weeks

Widest Release3,110 theaters

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