American Gangster

A resourceful gangster builds a powerful heroin business by smuggling drugs into the United States on military planes returning from Vietnam. As his influence grows, a determined Newark detective leads a task force to stop the trade, in a crime drama following both men’s separate paths.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like character-driven crime dramas, strong performances, and stories about the clash between a rising gangster and a determined detective; Not for you if you prefer brisk, action-heavy films.

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