American Gangster

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. Based on a true story.

Role	Credit
Director:	Ridley Scott
Writer:	Steven Zaillian
Cast:	Denzel Washington , Russell Crowe , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Josh Brolin , Cuba Gooding Jr. , Armand Assante , Idris Elba

Golden Globe Awards

2008 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- American Gangster
- Denzel Washington
2008 Nominee

Best Director - Motion Picture
- American Gangster
- Ridley Scott
2008 Nominee

Best Motion Picture - Drama
- American Gangster