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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. 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.
SCARFACE
Al Pacino gives an unforgettable performance as Tony Montana, one of the most ruthless gangsters ever depicted on film, in this gripping crime epic inspired by the 1932 classic of the same title. Directed by hit-maker Brian DePalma and produced by Martin Bregman who brought both Godfather legends to the screen, Scarface follows the violent career of a small-time Cuban refugee hoodlum who guns his way to the top of Miami's cocaine empire. With its intense screenplay by Academy Award-winner Oliver Stone, driving musical score by Giorgio Moroder, and superb insights into Miami's Latin lifestyle, Scarface joins the ranks of Hollywood's greatest underworld dramas, as it lays bare the sordid power of the American drug scene. Time Magazine calls it "Exhilarating, while the New York Times' Vincent Canby applauds the picture as "Stylish and Provocative."
Details
Released: Wed 14 May 2008
Catalogue Number: 8255683
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Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
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- Actors: Steven Bauer, Josh Brolin, Miriam Colon, Russell Crowe, Brian De Palma, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Robert Loggia, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Denzel Washington
- Director: Ridley Scott
- Distributor: Universal
- Feature:
- American Gangster – Extended edition with 17mins unseen footage and alternate ending
- The rebirth of Scarface
- Acting Scarface
- Creating Scarface
- Scarface: the TV version
- Deleted scenes - Scarface
- Theatrical trailer - Scarface
- Teaser trailer - Scarface
- Def Jam Presents: Origins of a hip hop classic - Scarface
- Making of Video Game - Scarface
- World of Tony Montana - Scarface
- Deleted Scenes - American Gangster
- Tru Blu: The Real Story - The real-life Frank Lucas and Ritchie Roberts
- Killer Threads: Costumes - A look at the grit and funk of the ‘70s wardrobe and production design created for the film.
- Crime War: Production - Covers the film’s principal photography from New York to Thailand.
- Into The Arena: Ali vs Frazier - A featurette devoted to the filming of this legendary fight
- Rhythm Of The Street: Sound, Music & Editing - A look at the film’s post-production process, including interviews with the musicians contributing to the film
- Script Meeting - Breaking down the script with Ridley Scott, Steven Zaillian, Richie Roberts and crew
- Heroin Test Show & Tell - Ridley Scott receives detailed information on preparing heroin from a New York Detective.
- Setting Up The Takedown
- Discs: 4
- Format: PAL
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