2002 · 168 min · R

Gangs of New York

Name: Gangs of New York
Genre: Drama, History, Crime
Released: 2002
Duration: 168 min
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Drama, History, Crime

Gangs of New York (2002) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in New York City during the 1800s. It runs 168 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of revenge, prejudice & racism, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer

Howard Shore

Cinematography

Michael Ballhaus

Cast

Leonardo DiCaprioDaniel Day-LewisCameron DiazJim BroadbentJohn C. ReillyHenry ThomasLiam NeesonBrendan Gleeson

The world of this film

Setting

Where

New York City

Setting

Urban

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Organized Crime

Themes

Revenge Prejudice & Racism Power & Corruption

Tone

BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Gangs of New York

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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