American Gangster (2007) Double-Sided, Original Rolled Poster 27x40

American Gangster is a 2007 crime drama film directed by Ridley Scott and based on the true story of Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas. Set in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the film follows Lucas, played by Denzel Washington, as he rises to power by smuggling heroin into the United States using military planes returning from Vietnam. His disciplined, businesslike approach to crime sets him apart in the drug underworld. Opposing him is Richie Roberts, a principled and relentless New Jersey detective played by Russell Crowe, who is determined to bring down Lucas’s empire. As their paths converge, the film explores themes of ambition, corruption, and morality within both the criminal world and law enforcement. With strong performances and a gritty, atmospheric tone, American Gangster offers a compelling and complex look at the rise and fall of a powerful figure in America's drug trade.