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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.

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Play	Title	Artist
	American Gangster
	Why Don't We Do It in the Road	John Lennon: Writer Lowell Fulson: Performer
	Only the Strong Survive	Kenny Gamble: Writer Jerry Butler: Performer
	Checkin' Up On My Baby	Sonny Boy Williamson: Writer Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Back to Bangkok Blues	Harry Garfield: Writer Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Hold On I'm Comin'
	Guess Things Happen That Way	Johnny Cash: Performer Jack Clement: Writer
	No Shoes	John Lee Hooker: Writer John Lee Hooker: Performer
	I'll Take You There	Al Bell: Writer The Staple Singers: Performer
	Do You Feel Me	Diane Warren: Writer Anthony Hamilton: Performer Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Good Lovin'	The Rascals: Performer Arthur Resnick: Writer
	Across 110th Street	Bobby Womack: Writer Bobby Womack: Performer
	What a Time It Was	Daniel May: Writer Daniel May: Performer
	Wedding March	Felix Mendelssohn: Writer Bertalan Hock: Performer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Writer
	Winter Wonderland	Felix Bernard: Writer Louis Armstrong: Performer
	Only The Lonely (Know the Way I Feel)	Roy Orbison: Writer Hank Shocklee: Produced
	How Great Thou Art	Carl Gustav Boberg: Performer Stuart K. Hine: Translation and new verses
	Can't Truss It	Chuck D: Writer Public Enemy: Performer Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Stone, Cold	Anthony Hamilton: Performer Hank Shocklee: Writer Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Tres Amigos	Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Club Jam	Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Railroad	Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Nicky Barnes	Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Afro Beat	Hank Shocklee: Produced
	Amazing Grace	John Newton: Writer
	Hold On, I'm Comin'	Isaac Hayes: Writer Sam & Dave: Performer
	Why Don't We Do It in the Road	John Lennon: Performer
	Checkin' Up On My Baby	Kenny Gamble: Performer
	Hold On, I'm Comin'	Isaac Hayes: Performer
	I'll Take You There	Al Bell: Performer
	Good Lovin'	Arthur Resnick: Performer
	Can't Truss It	Chuck D: Performer
	The Process	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Frank Lucas	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Hundred Percent Pure	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Fire	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	The Arrival	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Suspects	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Caskets	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Kill No Cop	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Shakedown	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Turkeys	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	The Fight	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Headlights	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	The Raid	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	The Morgue	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Chinchilla Coat	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	"Afro Beat" - Hank Shocklee (bonus)	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	"Back to Bangkok Blues" - Harry Garfield (bonus)	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	"Hallway" - Hank Shocklee (bonus)	Marc Streitenfeld: Performer
	Peter Pan - Flying	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Elf - Buddy's Journey	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Finale	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Taken - Main Title	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Robots - Robots Overture	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Looney Tunes: Back in Action - Car Trouble	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit - A Grand Day Out	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Flicka - Main Title	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Racing Stripes - The Big Race	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	We Are Marshall - Theme	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Being Julia - Curtain Up/The Real World	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Nicholas Nickleby - Main Titles	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	NannyMcPhee - Snow In August	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Shrek 2 - Prince Charming	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Ant Bully - Sweet Rock	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Astronaut Farmer - Opening Titles	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants - The Travelling Song	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Pursuit Of Happyness - Opening	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Holiday - Maestro	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Family Stone - It's Snowing	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Great Raid - Closing Titles	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Disc Time:	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Sea Of Dreams - Sea of Dreams	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Beat The Drum - The Village	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Duma - Xan and Duma Say Goodbye	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Blood Diamond - Solomon Vandy	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Quiet American - The Quiet American	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Gospel Of John - Follow Me	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Water - House of Windows	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Partition - Partition	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	As You Like It - Violin Romance	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Nomad - Kazakhstan 1710	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Lost - Parting Words	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	United 93 - Dedication	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Beyond Borders - Chechnya IV	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Goodbye Bafana - The Harbour	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Flight Of The Phoenix - Heat Dream	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Carnivale - Carnivale End Title (Ben's Theme)	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Out Of Time - Out of Time Theme	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Tears Of The Sun - The Journey / Kopano Part III	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Good German - Unrecht Oder Recht (Main Title)	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Firewall - Firewall	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Rush Hour 3 - Parachute Down	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Annapolis - Showdown	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Flyboys - Heroes	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Stealth - Main Title	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Bourne Supremacy - Bim Bam Smash	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Grindhouse: Planet Terror - Grindhouse (Main Title)	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Hellboy - Main Title	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Ghostrider - Ghostrider	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Serenity - End Credits	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Kingdom - Waiting	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Sin City - Sin City End Titles	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift - The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	S.W.A.T. - Bullet Frenzy II	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	M:i:III - Schifrin and Variations	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Fantastic Four - Main Titles	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Stargate: Atlantis - Main Title	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Star Trek Nemesis - Final Fight	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Night At The Museum - Night at the Museum	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	X-Men: The Last Stand - The Last Stand	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Evan Almighty - The Flood	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Four Brothers - Four Brothers	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Inside Man - Good and Ready	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	24 - Main Title (Orchestral Videogame Version)	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	American Gangster - Frank Lucas	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Zodiac - Graysmith's Theme	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Breach - Dangerous World	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Million Dollar Baby - Blue Morgan (End Credits)	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	An Unfinished Life - Main Title	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Lives Of Others - The Invisible Front	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	All The Kings Men - Give Me the Hammer and I'll Nail 'Em UP!	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Lion For Lambs - Last Shift	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	House Of Sand And Fog - The Waves of the Caspian Sea	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Sylvia - Opening	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Hostel II - Suite	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Grudge 2 - Ju-On 2	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Reaping - The Boy	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	Gothika - Miranda's Theme	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	1408 - Fire!	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	I Know Who Killed Me - Prelude / Reunited	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	The Day After Tomorrow - The Day After Tomorrow	Craig Armstrong: Performer
	I, Robot - I, Robot Theme (End Credits)	Craig Armstrong: Performer

User reviews

Deborah Martinez

5/10

The music selection in American Gangster effectively sets the tone for the era and location in which the story takes place, immersing the audience in the world of Harlem in the 1970s.

Amanda Roberts

6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster features a mix of classic tracks and original compositions that blend seamlessly to create a cohesive and engaging auditory experience.

Sarah Martinez

8/10

The music in American Gangster not only entertains but also serves as a narrative device, effectively conveying the characters' motivations and inner conflicts.

Daniel Wright

7/10

The instrumental pieces in the soundtrack showcase a high level of craftsmanship and artistry, underscoring the film's cinematic quality.

Edward Davis

7/10

Each track is carefully curated to complement the era and setting of the film, transporting viewers to 1970s Harlem with its soulful melodies.

Lisa Allen

6/10

The instrumental pieces in the soundtrack of American Gangster evoke a sense of tension and danger, reflecting the high-stakes nature of the drug trade portrayed in the film.

Deborah Lopez

5/10

The music in American Gangster effectively underscores the contrast between the luxurious lifestyle of the drug kingpin Frank Lucas and the intense police investigation led by Richie Roberts.

Michael Thomas

6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster includes iconic songs from the 1970s that not only enhance the period setting of the film but also contribute to the emotional depth of the story.

George Evans

6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster features a diverse range of artists and genres, providing a rich and dynamic musical backdrop to the unfolding drama on screen.

John Carter

7/10

The music selection effectively sets the tone for each scene, creating a sense of tension and suspense that keeps viewers engaged.

Jennifer Martin

7/10

The use of music in key moments adds emotional depth to the characters and their struggles, making the film more impactful.

Elizabeth Roberts

7/10

The soundtrack's diverse range of songs reflects the multicultural influences present in the story, adding layers of authenticity.

Paul Thomas

5/10

The music choices in American Gangster enhance the character development by reflecting the inner struggles and motivations of both Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts.

Anthony Hall

7/10

The haunting melodies and powerful vocals evoke a sense of melancholy and reflection, enhancing the film's themes of ambition and corruption.

Margaret Evans

6/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster perfectly captures the gritty and suspenseful atmosphere of the film, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Betty Miller

7/10

The American Gangster soundtrack perfectly captures the gritty and intense atmosphere of the film, enhancing the storytelling experience.

Mary Carter

2/10

Additionally, the soundtrack lacked diversity in its musical styles, relying too heavily on a single genre or tone throughout the film. This limited range made the overall listening experience repetitive and uninspiring, failing to engage the audience on a deeper level.

Laura Johnson

3/10

The soundtrack of American Gangster did not effectively capture the intensity and suspense of the plot. The music felt generic and failed to enhance the emotions of the scenes, ultimately falling flat in its delivery.

Paul Davis

6/10

Overall, the music in American Gangster plays a crucial role in elevating the narrative and emotional impact of the film, making it a standout element of the movie's production.

Anthony Roberts

5/10

The use of soul and funk music in the soundtrack of American Gangster adds a layer of authenticity to the storytelling, enhancing the audience's connection to the characters and their struggles.

Betty Allen

8/10

Overall, the American Gangster soundtrack is a standout element of the film, contributing to its critical acclaim and making it a memorable viewing experience.