Review of American Gangster (2007) by Josh D — 02 Mar 2013

CRAZY INTENSE! Denzel is a boss in the movie.

This review of American Gangster (2007) was written by Josh D on 02 Mar 2013.

American Gangster has generally received very positive reviews.

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