USA / UK,
2007, 157 min
(Special edition: 176 min, Alternative: 151 min)
Directed by:
Ridley ScottScreenplay:
Steven ZaillianCinematography:
Harris SavidesComposer:
Marc StreitenfeldCast:
Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin, Lymari Nadal, Ted Levine, Roger Guenveur Smith, John Hawkes, RZA, Yul Vazquez, Malcolm Goodwin (more)VOD (4)
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Armed with ruthless, street-wise tactics and a strict sense of honor, crime boss Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) rules Harlem's chaotic drug underworld. When outcast cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) sets out to bring down Lucas's multi-million dollar empire, it plunges both men into a legendary confrontation. (Universal Pictures US)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2008 - Ruby Dee (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2008 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2008 - Best Film
- 2008 - Steven Zaillian (Best Original Screenplay)
- 2008 - Harris Savides (Best Cinematography)
- 2008 - Best Editing
- 2008 - Marc Streitenfeld (Best Music)
Golden Globes
- 2008 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2008 - Ridley Scott (Best Director)
- 2008 - Denzel Washington (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2008 - Best Picture
- 2008 - Anthony Hamilton (Best Song)