USA / UK,
2007, 157 min
(Special edition: 176 min, Alternative: 151 min)
Directed by:
Ridley ScottScreenplay:
Steven ZaillianCinematography:
Harris SavidesComposer:
Marc StreitenfeldCast:
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, Roger Guenveur Smith, John Hawkes, RZA, Yul Vazquez, Malcolm Goodwin (more)VOD (4)
Plots(1)
Ridley Scott directs this biopic of 1970s Harlem drug baron Frank Lucas. When his boss dies, underworld driver Lucas (Denzel Washington) seizes his chance and begins to build his own criminal empire. Utilising the bodies of dead US soldiers, Lucas begins importing heroin direct from South-East Asia, increasing purity on the street, and undercutting his rivals in one swoop. Before long he's amassed a fortune, bringing him to the attention of maverick policeman Ritchie Roberts (Russell Crowe), an honest cop in an otherwise corrupt force, who makes it his business to shut Lucas down. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2008 - Ruby Dee (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2008 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2008 - Best Film
- 2008 - Steven Zaillian (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2008 - Harris Savides (Best Cinematography)
- 2008 - Best Editing
- 2008 - Marc Streitenfeld (Best Music)
Golden Globes
- 2008 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2008 - Ridley Scott (Best Director)
- 2008 - Denzel Washington (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2008 - Best Picture
- 2008 - Anthony Hamilton (Best Song)