American Gangster

American Gangster

★ White-Hot
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95/100
Heat
current buzz
#179 of 2,671 · top 7%
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85/100
Icon
enduring status
#470 of 2,671 · top 18%
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📊 On Scenedle, American Gangster is the #470 most iconic movie and #179 hottest of 2,671 movies — Icon 85/100, Heat 95/100.

American Gangster is a 2007 crime film directed by Ridley Scott. On Scenedle, it ranks #470 of 2,671 movies by Icon Score (85/100) and #179 by Heat Score (95/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Josh Brolin, among others. The film runs 158 minutes.

Genre: CrimeGenre: ThrillerGenre: DramaYear: 2007Decade: 2000sDirector: Ridley ScottStudio: Imagine EntertainmentCountry: United StatesRuntime: 158 min

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Cast

Russell CroweChiwetel EjioforJosh BrolinCuba Gooding Jr.John OrtizCommonRuby DeeJohn HawkesTed LevineArmand AssanteKaDee StricklandRoger Guenveur Smith
+ 18 more cast
RZANorman ReedusCarla GuginoT.I.Jon PolitoKevin CorriganJoe MortonRoger BartIdris ElbaJoe FrazierRichard NixonRobert FunaroYul VazquezLymari NadalDenzel WashingtonClarence Williams IIIRic YoungMalcolm Goodwin
← #469 by IconAtonement#471 by Icon →In Bruges

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Quick facts

What is American Gangster’s Scenedle Icon Score?

American Gangster has a Scenedle Icon Score of 85/100, ranking #470 of 2,671 movies. Its Heat Score is 95/100.

Is American Gangster more iconic than Gladiator?

On the Scenedle Icon Score, American Gangster (85) ranks below Gladiator (100).

Who directed American Gangster?

American Gangster (2007) was directed by Ridley Scott.

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