American gangster [videorecording] / an Imagine presentation of a Scott Free production ; directed by Ridley Scott ; produced by Brian Grazer, Ridley Scott ; screenplay, Steven Zaillian.
In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East.
Record details
- Physical Description: 16 film reels of 16 on 8 (approximately 157 min., approximately 14,130 ft.) : sound, color ; 35 mm. 2 sound discs (approximately 157 min.) : digital, DTS ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: United States : Universal Pictures, 2007.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the article "The return of Superfly" by Mark Jacobson.Copyright Claimant: Universal City Studios Productions LLLP. Pre-existing Material: Previously published music used with permission. Basis of Claim: All other cinematographic material. Date of Creation: 2006; Date of Publication: October 26, 2007; Registration Number / Date: PA0001589020 / 2007-10-31.Digital sound on two compact discs stored in one film can (CGE 2185).Not viewed.Sources used: Copyright database; Variety Web site, review posted Oct. 21, 2007, viewed Feb. 15, 2008; Internet movie database, viewed Feb. 15, 2008; FirstSearch, OCLC 184742249, viewed Feb. 15, 2008.Summary from Internet movie database, viewed Feb. 15, 2008.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Executive producers, Nicholas Pileggi, Steven Zaillian, Branko Lustig, Jim Whitaker, Michael Costigan ; camera, Harris Savides ; editing, Pietro Scalia ; music, Marc Streitenfeld.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cuba Gooding Jr., Josh Brolin, Ted Levine, Armand Assante, Clarence Williams III, John Ortiz, John Hawkes, RZA, Lymari Nadal, Yul Vazquez, Ruby Dee, Idris Elba, Carla Gugino, Joe Morton, Common, Jon Polito, Kevin Corrigan, Rodger Guenveur Smith, Malcolm Goodwin, Ric Young, Roger Bart, Tip Harris, Kadee Strickland, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Norman Reedus.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Lucas, Frank, 1930- > Drama.
Feature films.
Drug traffic > Drama.
Gangsters > Drama.
Heroin industry > Drama.
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | R 2DVD AME (Text) | 30229100764009 | Adult Video | Available | - |
