The movie "American Gangster", which stars Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, comes in theaters Friday.
Washington plays Frank Lucas, one of America's biggest heroin dealers in Harlem during the 1970s. He is being tracked down by Detective Richie Roberts, played by Crowe.
The movie is based on a true story. Both Lucas and Roberts are still alive and were on set during the filming to make sure the movie was accurate.
The movie was directed by Ridley Scott and distributed by Universal Pictures.
The movie also features Common, T.I., and Carla Gugino, who was also in "Sin City" and the HBO show "Entourage".
Rapper Jay-Z was so inspired by the film that he incorporate some of its quotes and its concept for his new album, also entitled "American Gangster". The album will be released on Tuesday, November 6.
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