KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
2007 · 157 min · R

American Gangster

Directed by Ridley Scott · Drama, Crime

American Gangster (2007) is a Drama film, directed by Ridley Scott set in New York City, Newark, and Thailand during the 1960s–1970s. It runs 157 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime and biopic, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of greed & ambition and power & corruption play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Marc Streitenfeld
Cinematography
Harris Savides
Cast
Denzel WashingtonRussell CroweJosh BrolinChiwetel EjioforCuba Gooding Jr.Lymari NadalTed LevineArmand Assante

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityNewarkThailand
Setting
Urban
When
1960s1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeBiopic
Themes
Greed & AmbitionPower & Corruption
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

More like this

  • 1957

    12 Angry Men

    New York City — 1950s
    Urbandir. Sidney Lumet
  • 2013

    12 Years a Slave

    New York City · New Orleans · Louisiana — 1800s
    Ruraldir. Steve McQueen
  • 2002

    25th Hour

    New York City — 2000s
    Urbandir. Spike Lee
  • 1993

    A Bronx Tale

    New York City — 1960s
    Urbandir. Robert De Niro
  • 2001

    A.I. Artificial Intelligence

    New Jersey · New York City — Far Future
    Urban · Suburbandir. Steven Spielberg
  • 2002

    Adaptation.

    Los Angeles · New York City · Florida — 1990s
    Urban · Wildernessdir. Spike Jonze