American Gangster

AKA:
The Return of Superfly (USA) (working title)
Tru Blu (USA) (original script title)

Written by:
Steven Zaillian

Directed by:
Ridley Scott

Made in:
USA in 2007

Actors:
Denzel Washington ... Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe ... Det. Richie Roberts
Chiwetel Ejiofor ... Huey Lucas
Josh Brolin ... Detective Trupo

Plot:
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story. IMDB

Review:
I didn't like Denzel in Training Day, and I was a little afraid of this film. But this movie was great! Very entertaining.

A true story.
And another great performance by Russell Crowe.