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Loosely based on the criminal career of Frank Lucas, a gangster from La Grange, North Carolina, who smuggled heroin into the United States on American service planes returning from the Vietnam War, before being detained by a task force led by Newark Detective Richie Roberts.
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How Good Is American Gangster?
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Where to Watch American Gangster
Streaming, rental, and purchase options across 40+ countries.
United States
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Apple TV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
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YouTube TV
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Starz Apple TV channel
Apple TV Amazon ChannelFree with Ads
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Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeBuy
7Amazon Video
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Barnes & Noble
Amazon DVD / Blu-rayApple TV StoreFandango At Home
ZavviAvailable in 137 countries
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