Where was American Gangster filmed?

Name: American Gangster
Genre: Biographical, Crime Drama, War, Historical Drama, Historical
Released: 2007
Cast: Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Cuba Gooding Jr., John Ortiz

2007 film, directed by Ridley Scott.

Thailand

The story is set in New York City, New Jersey, about 8,643 miles (13,910 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in: New York City, New Jersey; Thailand; Manhattanville
Filmed in: Thailand
Distance: About 8,643 miles (13,910 km) between New York City, New Jersey and the nearest filming location.

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About American Gangster

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Released: 2007
Director: Ridley Scott
Cast: Russell Crowe Chiwetel Ejiofor Josh Brolin Cuba Gooding Jr.John Ortiz Common Ruby Dee John Hawkes Ted Levine Armand Assante
Genre: Biographical Crime Drama War Historical Drama Historical

In 1968, Frank Lucas is the right-hand chauffeur, collector and bodyguard of Harlem mob kingpin Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson.

Frank sells his heroin under the brand "Blue Magic", the affordability and purity of which make it incredibly popular, eliminating much of his competition.

Roberts is also having a bitter child custody battle with his ex-wife.

Famous lines from American Gangster

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

Yes, we are.Richie
Bandage his head.Richie
Who are you really?Chinese General
Detective.. he’s dead.Paramedic
You bit my fuckin' hand!Richie

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