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.

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Josh Brolin revealed that on the set of the film American Gangster, he and Denzel Washington ... He is pursued by incorruptible detective Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe). Ridley Scott's film ...

A must-watch gangster flick featuring two Oscar-winning ... Frank finds himself in the crosshairs of Detective Richie Roberts, who is hell-bent on dismantling his empire. Meanwhile, Roberts ...