Storyline

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. 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.

Plot Keywords

drug trafficking, ghetto, nipples, mobster, mob boss, gangster, criminal syndicate, crime boss, police brutality, crime epic, racial slur, violence, drug lord, 1960s, vietnam war, organized crime, christmas, police, heroin, vietnam

Short Review

Ridley Scott's gangster flick aims high and mostly measures up.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 9.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 9.99, Track Hd Price: 14.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 14.99

2. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent, From $9.99 to buy

3. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

4. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]