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.

Josh Brolin revealed that he and Denzel Washington almost fought on the set of "American Gangster ... in New York while honest detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) is on his trail.

alongside Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe as Richie Roberts. Directed by the acclaimed Ridley Scott, American Gangster was a box office hit, raking in nearly $200 million. Upon its release ...

He is joined by Russell Crowe, himself an Oscar winner for Gladiator, as Richie Roberts. American Gangster was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott and earned nearly $200 million at the ...