American Gangster – Extended Collector's Edition Steelbook (2 Disc Set)
Oscar winners, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, producer, Brian Grazer, writer, Steven Zaillian and director, Ridley Scott team to tell the true juggernaut success story of a cult hero from the streets of 1970s Harlem in American Gangster.
Nobody used to notice Frank Lucas (Washington), the quiet driver to one of the inner city’s leading black crime bosses. But when his boss suddenly dies, Frank exploits the opening in the power structure to build his own empire and create his own version of the American Dream. Through ingenuity and a strict business ethic, he comes to rule the inner-city drug trade, flooding the streets with a purer product at a better price. Lucas outplays all of the leading crime syndicates and becomes not only one of the city’s mainline corrupters, but part of its circle of legit civic superstars.
Special Features:
- Foil-Enhanced Limited Edition Numbered Slipcase Packaging
- Rare Collector's Booklet
- Includes Theatrical Version plus Extended Version with over 18 minutes of footage not seen in cinemas!
- Feature Commentary with Director Ridley Scott and Writer Steve Zaillian
- Deleted Scenes including an Alternate Opening
- Case Files – three in-depth behind-the-scenes segments
- Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster
Critic Reviews:
- " Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe deliver unbeatable performances with keen character development and a detailed screenplay. " – Mike Massie
- " American Gangster is a modestly flawed yet consistently entertaining crime drama. " – Richard Propes
- " A highly entertaining crime epic that may feel a little familiar, but succeeds thanks to the star power of its two leads. " – Micheal Compton