American Gangster (2007)

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Influenced By

  1. Carlito's Way (1993)
    "Starring Denzel Washington, this film depicts the rise and fall of a drug lord, echoing the narrative arc of "Carlito's Way."" 7 Movies Like Carlito's Way (1993) Television Stats

Influenced

  1. Public Enemies (2009)
    "Depicting the rise and fall of Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, this film shares thematic elements with "Public Enemies," such as the cat-and-mouse dynamic between law enforcement and criminals." 17 Movies Like Public Enemies (2009) Television Stats

American Gangster (2007) was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Carlito's Way — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as Public Enemies. Check out the citations below.