The Original Theatrical Film AND The Unrated Extended Edition
AVAILABLE ON DVD & HD DVD February 19, 2008 FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME
ENTERTAINMENT
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ --
OVERVIEW: Inspired by a true story, "American Gangster," the grippingly
intense crime-thriller acclaimed by critics and audiences as one of the
best films of 2007, will be available in two versions on the exclusive
"American Gangster" 2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition DVD that includes both
an unrated, extended movie with over 18 additional minutes and an alternate
ending PLUS the original theatrical film. Academy Award(R) winners Denzel
Washington and Russell Crowe portray one of Harlem's most notorious crime
bosses and the outcast cop who pursues him, respectively, ultimately
leading to a climactic confrontation that alters the destiny of an entire
generation in New York City. Directed by Ridley Scott and produced by Brian
Grazer and Scott, "American Gangster" boasts an all-star cast including
Josh Brolin, Ruby Dee, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Chiwetel Ejiofor, Armand Assante,
Carla Gugino, and popular rap artists Common, RZA and Tip "T.I." Harris.
In addition, the "American Gangster" 3-Disc Collector's Edition,
available for a limited time only, includes over five hours of bonus
features, a 32-page collectible book and a downloadable digital copy of the
unrated, extended film. Also available on February 19 is "Gangsters: The
Ultimate Film Collection," a nine-disc set containing four of Hollywood's
most iconic gangster films including "American Gangster," "Scarface,"
"Casino" and "Carlito's Way."
CONTENT BREAKDOWN / BONUS FEATURES:
2-Disc Unrated Extended Edition
Disc 1
-- Unrated Extended Version -- 18 additional minutes of never-before-seen
footage and an alternate ending
-- Original Theatrical Version Including Commentary with Director Ridley
Scott and Writer Steven Zaillian
Disc 2
-- Deleted Scenes- Including an alternate opening
-- Fallen Empire: Making "American Gangster"
-- Tru Blu: The Real Story: An in-depth look at the true story that
inspired the movie and the long road to developing the film.
Featuring interviews with the former real-life Harlem crime boss
Frank Lucas and now retired detective Richie Roberts
-- Killer Threads: A look at how the world of the 1970's was brought
back to life
-- Crime War: Follow production from the streets of NY to the jungles
of Thailand
-- Rhythm of the Streets: Look into the film's music, featuring tracks
such as "Do You Feel Me" performed by Anthony Hamilton
-- Into the Arena: Ali vs. Frazier: Setting up the infamous Ali-Frazier
fight
-- Case Files
-- Setting Up the Takedown -- Be on the set as Ridley Scott directs the
climactic drug bust and watch this master director at work
-- Script Meeting: A look into the production office where director
Ridley Scott, writer Steven Zaillian, and detective Richie Roberts
discuss the script and break down of the scenes.
-- Drug Test: Ridley Scott receives information on the preparation of
heroin from a New York detective
3-Disc Collector's Edition
Includes Above Bonus Features PLUS
-- Hip Hop Infusion -- Featuring popular rap artists Common and Tip "T.I."
Harris discussing their roles
-- Music Videos
-- Do You Feel Me (Remix) Performed by Anthony Hamilton featuring
Ghostface Killah
-- Blue Magic From Jay-Z's album "American Gangster"
-- BET Special -- The Making of "American Gangster"
-- Dateline NBC: "American Gangster" First Look
-- Digital Copy of the Unrated Extended Movie For Your PC
