O.O don't get the Martin Luther King thing...? this movie is about criminality in the US back when it ruled things... supposedly around 10 years after Martin Luther King's death actually o.O... and it's... about the mob? not equality, not civil rights... it's not about what Martin Luther King fought for... it's about some idiots o.O...
Martin Luther King was beyond such terms, he saw murder as equally wrong regardless of race, as we all should.
Kanye might have had something to say about it, but that's because he's aware of the game, and how blacks are fighting one another for one slice of the pie while the white man owns the bakery.
There's morally right, and there's the right move once you admit it's all a game. Dr King was a morally transcendant man, willing to die rather than lower himself
I'm not sure what about your post was a response to what I said. What he would have said he "faught" for was civil rights and equality in the face of racism and segregation. The whole point was that skin color didn't matter.
All this being said mate I think your dead right, but the world is more rational and fair now because of him, so perhaps he'd be glad of that much.
Please don't use Al Sharpton as an example of anything,he is a self serving phony that doesn't really care about the Black community. And I have to strongly disagree with you,Blacks don't use slavery as an excuse for anything,some Black people,just like some caucasians,and every other race is just flat out lazy! I can never understand why people like you,and many others when attempting to make a point all go directly to the"Blacks on welfare" like we are the only one's,and not everyone that's
Every scene that he and Idris Elba are in, his .45 is in a different position in his waist. First time, it's in his right side, second time it's in his back and when he kills him , he takes it from his left side. It works its way around until he finally pulls it out.
did frank lucas really shoot the guy in the head, in broad daylight? in front of everybody? and go back to the restaurant? and sit down? like nothing ever happened? like... 4real?? CUZ THATS SOME GANGSTA ASS SHIT SON!!!!!
This American gangster is a good movie, but they try to say its a true story...its just bullshit to make blacks look like they were powerful on the streets. Reminds me of how blacks claim they invented the light bulb, Jesus was black etc.
Just something to make them feel good, while they ignore their REAL history as slaves for centuries.
Shoots a man infront of witnesess might of happened,but sticki8ng around to finish his meal sounds stupid,plus,leaving a jar with his prints on it,beside a murder victim,sounds ridiculous.If it was that easy to kill people,the murder rate would skyrocket.
Jesus, where are the police, typical Hollywood, try this for real and you're doing life, the crackheads who make these films don't live in the real world, don't believe me. try it.
@thecubanism #1, it's a damn movie,. #2, it's based off a real story, Frank Lucas did gun down a drug dealer named Tango in the middle of a crowded street and no one turned him in. He shot him four times though, not one to the head.
Its a okay movie. The scene is badass, but it's on the border to being obviously unrealistic. The untouchables won't even go this far to send a message.
@StuUngar OK so this is a fictional account, of a TRUE story...frank lucas did shoot down this dude in broad daylight, and in public...and never got arrested for it.
@kuruptzZz From what I understand, there's no evidence of that ever happening except for Lucas's own account, which should be taken with a grain of salt since close examinations of the events in Lucas's version of his life story have proven to be filled with exaggerations and bullshit.
@StuUngar everything should be taken with a grain of salt, but it's nothing unbelievable, especially in those days...not the way in the movie of course, Lucas wouldn't have just sat down to finish eating right across the street. I see no reason Lucas would lie about this...in recent years he's been denying ever doing it, which just makes me think it's true.
This American gangster is a good movie, but they try to say its a true story...its just bullshit to make blacks look like they were powerful on the streets. Reminds me of how blacks claim they invented the light bulb, Jesus was black etc.
Just something to make them feel good, while they ignore their REAL history as slaves for centuries.
@agenthelios1 outside of the slavery i didnt see much truth in your post... im black and have never heard any black person say a black man created the light bulb.. and jesus is black.. meh im not religious so idc about that... but why couldnt jesus be black?.. if u dont believe it than dont,.. and yes our ancestors were slaves but you sound like your bragging about it.. i agree the film adds extra drama (what true story film doesnt?)
@jusdre313 You must not see any You Tube videos or go to any one of these "black" churches. I have seen it with my own eyes where they actually have pictures in the church of a black jesus on a cross with dreads.....no bullshit!
@agenthelios1 So a Jesus with blond hair,and blue eyes is more believable to you? if you read the Bible,in the book of Revelation it says Jesus had hair look wool,and his feet were like brass. That doesn't exactly strike me as caucasian.
@82BlackPower Im saying Jesus in general is fake. Whether he was black or white or asian is irrelevant, never been any proof. Its just a made up story to teach people lessons about morality. The point is blacks always try to exaggerate in order to make it seem like they havent been slaves throughout history.
They like to pretend they invented useful things or they like to associate themselves with prominent figures in history.
@agenthelios1 What does Blacks being slaves have to do with anything? do you realize that slavery was abolished back in 1865,do the math,how many years is that? and since you're such an astounding historian,you might want to do some research on the African Kings,and Queens that also existed.
@82BlackPower EXACTLY...you said it yourself...Slavery was abolished in 1865.....so YOU do the math! When are you blacks finally going to stop using slavery as a damn crutch to get all these welfare and social programs?
When will people like Al Sharpton( and idiots like him) stop saying everyone who doesnt agree with blacks is a "racist"...slavery is OVER, so get the fuck over it already!
@agenthelios1 on welfare is on it because they're lazy,so have actually fell on hard economic times.And as far as your "get over it" that's like telling jews to "get over" the holocaust,or telling Indians to "get over" having their land stolen.
@82BlackPower You just said that it was 1865 so "do the math" ...you just contradicted yourself and got owned. Just shut the fuck up already you hypocrit bastard!
@agenthelios1 Either you're confused,stupid,or both! I mentioned slavery only because you did,and if I did bring it up,I would certainly never include the words "get over it" the bottom line is you have no point,none of you on Youtube ever do....it's always just a bunch of mindless BS based on unfounded,and unsubstantiated claims.
@82BlackPower Look at your name "Black Power" What the fuck does that mean? What if my name was "White Power"? I would be a racist then and oppressing the poor black man who everyone owes something to because of slavery that happened over a century ago.
Denzel Washington said in an interview about crime during Frank Lucas' era. "Back then there wasn't any DNA or cameras. If no one saw anything you got away scott free."
And I don't think anyone saw anything although that man got his head blown off in broad daylight.
@elite4th ......... Anyone could see that he meant VIDEO cameras. This was the 70's, the only places that had video cameras back then was probably government buildings, banks, and other sensitive places.
Unlike today where even the smallest businesses have at least 5-6 seperate cameras, with good quality.
@elite4th your right. But I'm talking about video cameras, as in surveillance cameras. Stores didn't have video cameras set up to protect their property and by mistake would catch a murder. I'm pretty sure if Frank Lucas or anyone saw someone snapping pictures across the street while blowing someone brains out there would be two people dead.
Also i'd like to add, even if anybody did see... they wouldn't live long enough to testify in court. The moment they got arrested for murder, their would be hundreds of guys out on the streets looking for leads to find out who the snitch was. A couple of dollars here or there, bribing the cops... it wouldn't be long until they found him/her. Look at our crime history with eye witness testifiers, compare the ones who lived and the ones who died... it'll surprise you
I love this scene. I suspect in reality most violent psychopaths are generally unwanted guests especially so early in the morning, but nevertheless, this scene represents very good writing. You love and fear Mr.Washington within seconds. His comradery shines through as he brings in his family reap the rewards of his profiting business, supports a local restaurant in his local neighborhood, and demonstrates wisdom and patience like a true mentor - an example to follow. Continued...
@Grizzly0679 Shadowing the consequences of his profession has on the community, you love him, but within seconds he shows no mercy, barely any talk, and blows the other guy's brains out - returning to his brothers with that same patience and compassion he showed before. Truly unpredictable like a tiger drinking water, then suddenly pouncing on his prey, you fear him. Machiavelli would be proud.
@Grizzly0679 Machiavelli would not be proud. "The Prince" was a satire, never meant to be taken literally. He was a renowned proponent of free republics which shows up in every other piece of literature he has ever written. The man is basically the Stephen Colbert of his time period misinterpreted.
@Kollin011 LMAO, I just started watching "The Wire" and KNEW I recognized Stringer Bell from somewhere, so I searched for the first comment here mentioning it!
0:47 if you notice Tango is holding an Orange. This is a reference to the Godfather. Every scene there is an orange someone will die or pivotal moment in the story-line
The best part of this scene is he only takes his 20 percent. It shows that he killed the guy completely based on principle. He only took what he thought was his.
@Ehvera I'm afraid I don't understand what u are talking about? What part of that scene was cheap? The fact that some ass fuck owed him money and got smoked b/c of it? Or the fact that he took his 20 percent?
This movie was suppose to be directed by Antoine Fuqua who directed Training Day. Antoine wanted Bencio Del Toro to be the detective Richie that took Frank down. For some reason the studio fired Fuqua and went with Ridley Scott. Ridley Scott who is good friends with Russell Crowe had Bencio Del Toro replaced. Alot of people in the industry felt Antoine Fuqua would have made American Gangster more dark and gritty. Antoine said his version would have show Frank battles with other local drug lords.
@Bignition He shot that guy in full view of everybody, assuming that no one would tell on him. He even says as much when being interrogated by crowe's character later. You should never assume when it comes to murder, it's all or nothing, the right way or no way at all.
this scene was too over dramatic and laughable. no serious "gangster" would ever kill a man in broad daylight and in public, that is just plain stupid. lol he gave the dead man his 20%. AND the "so what was i sayin" line. lol i know i know it's a movie.
@boredtrophyhusband The police at that time really were paid off. And these guys were so powerful that if they ever did actually arrest them, they'd be dead.
O.O don't get the Martin Luther King thing...? this movie is about criminality in the US back when it ruled things... supposedly around 10 years after Martin Luther King's death actually o.O... and it's... about the mob? not equality, not civil rights... it's not about what Martin Luther King fought for... it's about some idiots o.O...
Defenderofeyre 2 hours ago
Tangos bodyguard was useless
farrellthib 3 hours ago
one of the greatest crime movies of this era!!!! the Goodfellas of the decade!!!
eddshi1 1 day ago
Black on Black Crime
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr would be proud
gfscarface13 3 days ago 3
@gfscarface13
Martin Luther King was beyond such terms, he saw murder as equally wrong regardless of race, as we all should.
Kanye might have had something to say about it, but that's because he's aware of the game, and how blacks are fighting one another for one slice of the pie while the white man owns the bakery.
There's morally right, and there's the right move once you admit it's all a game. Dr King was a morally transcendant man, willing to die rather than lower himself
gavbag1234 1 day ago
@gavbag1234
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr fought for the Blacks freedom. What would he say if he saw the way black people have and are today?
He would be saddened, knowning he gave his life for equal rights for black people.
gfscarface13 21 hours ago
@gfscarface13
I'm not sure what about your post was a response to what I said. What he would have said he "faught" for was civil rights and equality in the face of racism and segregation. The whole point was that skin color didn't matter.
All this being said mate I think your dead right, but the world is more rational and fair now because of him, so perhaps he'd be glad of that much.
gavbag1234 20 hours ago
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XXXXLOWRIDERXXXX 4 days ago
Please don't use Al Sharpton as an example of anything,he is a self serving phony that doesn't really care about the Black community. And I have to strongly disagree with you,Blacks don't use slavery as an excuse for anything,some Black people,just like some caucasians,and every other race is just flat out lazy! I can never understand why people like you,and many others when attempting to make a point all go directly to the"Blacks on welfare" like we are the only one's,and not everyone that's
82BlackPower 4 days ago
In reality the money in the jar was left for the police.
1234526610 4 days ago
Every scene that he and Idris Elba are in, his .45 is in a different position in his waist. First time, it's in his right side, second time it's in his back and when he kills him , he takes it from his left side. It works its way around until he finally pulls it out.
1234526610 4 days ago
Who disliked this? Why?
GarrettGriggs757 5 days ago
Now that is The Ultimate BADASS right there!
ddddddiiiiiiiieeeeee 5 days ago
Man frank is my fucking idol i would kill to be like him he had it all money power respect everything a struggling man wants.
Avatar7811 6 days ago
Should have shot him in the gut.
That way he gets to think about it and gets to see his 20% before he dies.
robertgift 6 days ago 4
What song is this in the soundtrack?
AdamFCB10 6 days ago
i'm hungry for donuts.
smores4breakfast 1 week ago
my man
TheHollowPointKid 1 week ago
Well that was well....called for?
ITHEREONETHATHASNT 1 week ago
how do you even get away with that?
xxH0rnetxx 1 week ago
C: "Would you rather be feared, or respected?"
Chazz: "I would rather be feared. Fear last longer."
BlackDynamiteNYC 1 week ago
did frank lucas really shoot the guy in the head, in broad daylight? in front of everybody? and go back to the restaurant? and sit down? like nothing ever happened? like... 4real?? CUZ THATS SOME GANGSTA ASS SHIT SON!!!!!
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This American gangster is a good movie, but they try to say its a true story...its just bullshit to make blacks look like they were powerful on the streets. Reminds me of how blacks claim they invented the light bulb, Jesus was black etc.
Just something to make them feel good, while they ignore their REAL history as slaves for centuries.
agenthelios1 1 week ago
Shoots a man infront of witnesess might of happened,but sticki8ng around to finish his meal sounds stupid,plus,leaving a jar with his prints on it,beside a murder victim,sounds ridiculous.If it was that easy to kill people,the murder rate would skyrocket.
benbenben796 1 week ago
@benbenben796 this happened in like the 60s/70s, before america went all CSI on us.
a1rjord4n 1 week ago
Too bad he's a snitch.
davidpolicastro 1 week ago
that dude lived didn't he....? that's crazy.
Maestro13193 1 week ago
common got scared up
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From the lens of Hollywood:::
Italians -> Mafia
Japanese -> Sex Perverts
Muslims -> Terrorists
Germans -> Nazis
Latinos -> Gangs
Blacks -> Criminals
BUT
Jews -> Perfection
JesusChristMuslim 1 week ago
fuck denzel what is wrong with you maaaaaaan.
Amstaf777 1 week ago
Jesus, where are the police, typical Hollywood, try this for real and you're doing life, the crackheads who make these films don't live in the real world, don't believe me. try it.
thecubanism 1 week ago
@thecubanism maybe in the 60s it was possible. today there's so much cops and cameras even pulling out a gun in public is suicide
661Sunshine 1 week ago
@661Sunshine actually yea in the 60's maybe. but being black in the 60's? no
TheKATON666 1 week ago
@TheKATON666 true true
661Sunshine 1 week ago
@thecubanism #1, it's a damn movie,. #2, it's based off a real story, Frank Lucas did gun down a drug dealer named Tango in the middle of a crowded street and no one turned him in. He shot him four times though, not one to the head.
lfimaim 1 week ago
Its a okay movie. The scene is badass, but it's on the border to being obviously unrealistic. The untouchables won't even go this far to send a message.
placebo4yo 1 week ago
Lika BOWSS
mac19971 1 week ago
Plugged dat nigga!
GRG313 1 week ago
In reality, cops would've swarmed the place 5 minutes and Frank would've gotten sentenced to life in prison.
StuUngar 1 week ago
@StuUngar Bitch please! its denzel!
ilostmymantra 1 week ago
@StuUngar OK so this is a fictional account, of a TRUE story...frank lucas did shoot down this dude in broad daylight, and in public...and never got arrested for it.
kuruptzZz 1 week ago
@kuruptzZz From what I understand, there's no evidence of that ever happening except for Lucas's own account, which should be taken with a grain of salt since close examinations of the events in Lucas's version of his life story have proven to be filled with exaggerations and bullshit.
StuUngar 1 week ago
@StuUngar everything should be taken with a grain of salt, but it's nothing unbelievable, especially in those days...not the way in the movie of course, Lucas wouldn't have just sat down to finish eating right across the street. I see no reason Lucas would lie about this...in recent years he's been denying ever doing it, which just makes me think it's true.
kuruptzZz 1 week ago
This American gangster is a good movie, but they try to say its a true story...its just bullshit to make blacks look like they were powerful on the streets. Reminds me of how blacks claim they invented the light bulb, Jesus was black etc.
Just something to make them feel good, while they ignore their REAL history as slaves for centuries.
agenthelios1 1 week ago
@agenthelios1 man u sound like a asshole
jusdre313 1 week ago
@jusdre313 So telling the truth makes me an asshole?
agenthelios1 1 week ago
@agenthelios1 outside of the slavery i didnt see much truth in your post... im black and have never heard any black person say a black man created the light bulb.. and jesus is black.. meh im not religious so idc about that... but why couldnt jesus be black?.. if u dont believe it than dont,.. and yes our ancestors were slaves but you sound like your bragging about it.. i agree the film adds extra drama (what true story film doesnt?)
jusdre313 1 week ago
@jusdre313 You must not see any You Tube videos or go to any one of these "black" churches. I have seen it with my own eyes where they actually have pictures in the church of a black jesus on a cross with dreads.....no bullshit!
agenthelios1 1 week ago
@agenthelios1 So a Jesus with blond hair,and blue eyes is more believable to you? if you read the Bible,in the book of Revelation it says Jesus had hair look wool,and his feet were like brass. That doesn't exactly strike me as caucasian.
82BlackPower 4 days ago
@82BlackPower Im saying Jesus in general is fake. Whether he was black or white or asian is irrelevant, never been any proof. Its just a made up story to teach people lessons about morality. The point is blacks always try to exaggerate in order to make it seem like they havent been slaves throughout history.
They like to pretend they invented useful things or they like to associate themselves with prominent figures in history.
agenthelios1 4 days ago
@agenthelios1 What does Blacks being slaves have to do with anything? do you realize that slavery was abolished back in 1865,do the math,how many years is that? and since you're such an astounding historian,you might want to do some research on the African Kings,and Queens that also existed.
82BlackPower 4 days ago
@82BlackPower EXACTLY...you said it yourself...Slavery was abolished in 1865.....so YOU do the math! When are you blacks finally going to stop using slavery as a damn crutch to get all these welfare and social programs?
When will people like Al Sharpton( and idiots like him) stop saying everyone who doesnt agree with blacks is a "racist"...slavery is OVER, so get the fuck over it already!
agenthelios1 4 days ago
@agenthelios1 on welfare is on it because they're lazy,so have actually fell on hard economic times.And as far as your "get over it" that's like telling jews to "get over" the holocaust,or telling Indians to "get over" having their land stolen.
82BlackPower 4 days ago
@82BlackPower You just said that it was 1865 so "do the math" ...you just contradicted yourself and got owned. Just shut the fuck up already you hypocrit bastard!
agenthelios1 4 days ago
@agenthelios1 Either you're confused,stupid,or both! I mentioned slavery only because you did,and if I did bring it up,I would certainly never include the words "get over it" the bottom line is you have no point,none of you on Youtube ever do....it's always just a bunch of mindless BS based on unfounded,and unsubstantiated claims.
82BlackPower 4 days ago
@82BlackPower Look at your name "Black Power" What the fuck does that mean? What if my name was "White Power"? I would be a racist then and oppressing the poor black man who everyone owes something to because of slavery that happened over a century ago.
You are just a pile of trash.
agenthelios1 4 days ago
@agenthelios1 You could call yourself Orange,Yellow,or Purple power for all I care,it wouldn't make a bit of difference to me.
82BlackPower 3 days ago
@agenthelios1 Black Power and White Power mean two completely different things....
MIKESOWELL 1 day ago
Rick James: Cold-blooded!!
Imdroppingdimes 1 week ago
Lead poisoning kills
hksigglock 1 week ago
He just broke his foot off in that guy's john brown hind parts.
bigmarty11288 1 week ago
LIKE A BOSS
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@ 1:12 - "WELL, GET ON WITH IT MUTHAF"
charlestonchewy 2 weeks ago
If someone can go in broad daylight and shoot someone in the face and NOT get snitched at by anyone deserves to be called a BOSS!!!
schnawzer180 2 weeks ago
Denzel Washington said in an interview about crime during Frank Lucas' era. "Back then there wasn't any DNA or cameras. If no one saw anything you got away scott free."
And I don't think anyone saw anything although that man got his head blown off in broad daylight.
moneyright22 2 weeks ago 13
@moneyright22 Yea your exactly right, i doubt they even had a database of fingerprints...
OHHYEAWAKEUPYEA 2 weeks ago
@moneyright22 No cameras?? But in the movie detective Roberts was using a camera throughout the movie to take photos of Frank Lucas and his brothers.
elite4th 5 days ago
@elite4th ......... Anyone could see that he meant VIDEO cameras. This was the 70's, the only places that had video cameras back then was probably government buildings, banks, and other sensitive places.
Unlike today where even the smallest businesses have at least 5-6 seperate cameras, with good quality.
Acension86 4 days ago
@elite4th your right. But I'm talking about video cameras, as in surveillance cameras. Stores didn't have video cameras set up to protect their property and by mistake would catch a murder. I'm pretty sure if Frank Lucas or anyone saw someone snapping pictures across the street while blowing someone brains out there would be two people dead.
moneyright22 4 days ago
@elite4th Cameras as in video security cameras or phone cameras.
valdie91285 1 day ago
@moneyright22
+1
Also i'd like to add, even if anybody did see... they wouldn't live long enough to testify in court. The moment they got arrested for murder, their would be hundreds of guys out on the streets looking for leads to find out who the snitch was. A couple of dollars here or there, bribing the cops... it wouldn't be long until they found him/her. Look at our crime history with eye witness testifiers, compare the ones who lived and the ones who died... it'll surprise you
AjViShus 2 days ago
Idris Elba is a fantastic actor
bobbafettcaughtme94 2 weeks ago
I love this scene. I suspect in reality most violent psychopaths are generally unwanted guests especially so early in the morning, but nevertheless, this scene represents very good writing. You love and fear Mr.Washington within seconds. His comradery shines through as he brings in his family reap the rewards of his profiting business, supports a local restaurant in his local neighborhood, and demonstrates wisdom and patience like a true mentor - an example to follow. Continued...
Grizzly0679 2 weeks ago
@Grizzly0679 Shadowing the consequences of his profession has on the community, you love him, but within seconds he shows no mercy, barely any talk, and blows the other guy's brains out - returning to his brothers with that same patience and compassion he showed before. Truly unpredictable like a tiger drinking water, then suddenly pouncing on his prey, you fear him. Machiavelli would be proud.
Grizzly0679 2 weeks ago
@Grizzly0679 Machiavelli would not be proud. "The Prince" was a satire, never meant to be taken literally. He was a renowned proponent of free republics which shows up in every other piece of literature he has ever written. The man is basically the Stephen Colbert of his time period misinterpreted.
pillmatik 2 weeks ago
The guy was holding an orange, which is a reference to the Godfather. An orange signifies that someone will die
chubbest28 2 weeks ago
come on so fake!
We3HutchieToday 2 weeks ago
The gun shot sound effect was so fucking stock, though. Needed a more realistic effect.
GrooTheWanderer80 2 weeks ago
That's when you know you run the fuckin streets!
stingray666 2 weeks ago
OH lool. I never noticed that Idris Elba was the guy who got shot by Lucas in the street. Wow!
THELIONGUY1981 2 weeks ago
Stringer Bell's should stick to working the books and not his mouth.
Kollin011 2 weeks ago
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@Kollin011 LMAO, I just started watching "The Wire" and KNEW I recognized Stringer Bell from somewhere, so I searched for the first comment here mentioning it!
SuperAdventures 1 hour ago
It's not unrealistic at all! The Mafia had cops in their pockets back then. And no one gave a shit about wat happened in that territory!
RapSick0 3 weeks ago
that was...COLD BLOODED!!!!!!!!!
highroller2007 3 weeks ago
Gangster.
VanLutch22 3 weeks ago
0:47 if you notice Tango is holding an Orange. This is a reference to the Godfather. Every scene there is an orange someone will die or pivotal moment in the story-line
JTKatz07 3 weeks ago 2
@JTKatz07 fantastic catch, man. I noticed there was a replication of the Godfather theme during this sequence as well. Nice.
GrooTheWanderer80 2 weeks ago
Frank Lucas, Alonzo Harris, and....Tobin Frost are Denzel greatest characters
CerromeX 3 weeks ago
@CerromeX Woah woah woah, lets not forget, John Creasy, Man on Fire. (:
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hafezeku 3 weeks ago
Frank Lucas had police paid under the table so they wouldn't snoop around his business.
TH3D1R3CTOR 3 weeks ago
THERE YOU GO 20%LOL
patrickhill82 3 weeks ago
The best part of this scene is he only takes his 20 percent. It shows that he killed the guy completely based on principle. He only took what he thought was his.
worldslinger81 3 weeks ago 15
so to be somebody i got to shoot someone in the head i never knew that hold on ill be right back...
guitarreilly 3 weeks ago 4
Yo homie that my 20 percent?
coreyir 3 weeks ago
20%
theungreatkahli 3 weeks ago
Browning Hi-Power in your face...
"There you go, Twenty percent.."
Sandokandu13 3 weeks ago
Stringer Bell never sees things coming, lol.
Reqrezentin 3 weeks ago 28
@Reqrezentin lmao future marlo was like "hey. thanks man"
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cribkillerCK 3 weeks ago
Denzel The Greatest Actor Walkin On This Earth! Fuckin Iconic Scene From A Legend!
fontanaboy08 3 weeks ago
Frank Lucas makes Tony Soprano look like Archie Bunker.
clayp72 4 weeks ago
Re enters the restaurant and sits down...."So, ah, what was I saying?"......fuckin epic
VenomfromaCobra 4 weeks ago 48
@VenomfromaCobra i thought it was kinda cheap
Ehvera 3 weeks ago
@Ehvera I'm afraid I don't understand what u are talking about? What part of that scene was cheap? The fact that some ass fuck owed him money and got smoked b/c of it? Or the fact that he took his 20 percent?
VenomfromaCobra 2 weeks ago
@VenomfromaCobra lame
Ehvera 2 weeks ago
1:11
Don't fuck with his money.
FeiLong2310 4 weeks ago
This movie was suppose to be directed by Antoine Fuqua who directed Training Day. Antoine wanted Bencio Del Toro to be the detective Richie that took Frank down. For some reason the studio fired Fuqua and went with Ridley Scott. Ridley Scott who is good friends with Russell Crowe had Bencio Del Toro replaced. Alot of people in the industry felt Antoine Fuqua would have made American Gangster more dark and gritty. Antoine said his version would have show Frank battles with other local drug lords.
b7r7u7c7e 1 month ago
big frank killin Stringer Bell
J0nnyCArr 1 month ago
Haha after that moment his family knew he meant business
fearonthefat 1 month ago
2 star wanted level???
Keith459001 1 month ago 3
it pays to have good business ethics
Alexn1067 1 month ago
now thats handlin business for your ass
DJELE91 1 month ago
Dumbass move on Denzel's part.
jkellybrew 1 month ago
@jkellybrew how?
Bignition 1 month ago
@Bignition He shot that guy in full view of everybody, assuming that no one would tell on him. He even says as much when being interrogated by crowe's character later. You should never assume when it comes to murder, it's all or nothing, the right way or no way at all.
jkellybrew 1 month ago
@jkellybrew oh i agree with you on that fully its just when you said Denzel i thought you meant he shouldn't of done this movie
Bignition 1 month ago
Words you don't never want to hear: "Where's my money?"
LeonDeLaMole 1 month ago 3
o u got tha jar.
fireantone 1 month ago
So what was i saying..... ctfu !!!!
wwwmorgan07 1 month ago
Here's a thinking question for everyone. Do you think frank did that to intimidate his brothers, or was it just a coincidence?
TheGrantman1000 1 month ago
so what was i sayin
yaymes98 1 month ago
That was my favorite scene in the whole movie
bigdaddyreese11 1 month ago
Thats what you get for trying to pull rank on Michael Scott. He warned you motherfucker
themi90 1 month ago
capped that fool
antiirony 1 month ago
Officer, He said "c'moun."
daf867 1 month ago
I don't know who's a better actor here...
BlackHoleSun1921 1 month ago
Damn, Stringer Bell just can't catch a break.
DatPicksburghGuy 1 month ago 2
@DatPicksburghGuy hahaha stringer got fuckeeeeed up again
KwHGaming1 1 month ago 2
WHO THE FUCK DISLIKED THIS VIDEO, WHOO ? WHO ? IM GOING TO FUCK YOU UP WHO EVER DID DISLIKE THIS VIDEO
mcwail007 1 month ago
@mcwail007 it was me, problem?
pabloernesto19 1 month ago
He just shot him like it was nothing lol, wasnt bothered one bit regardless of how many people were there
wk2k11 1 month ago
Total bullshit, only in the movies.
pretorious700 1 month ago
@pretorious700 what you mean only in the movies ppl getting killed everyday
803sumterboyflipper 1 month ago
Stringer Always get killed lol
handidiboy10 1 month ago
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Flipper79able 1 month ago
One word: Swag.
mikeortiz410 1 month ago
My man, where can i find this music, any1 know?
talluu1 1 month ago
20 percent
andyantonio12 1 month ago
Stringer took it better :D
ichater 1 month ago
lol, the police would have busted him, i mean, he didnt even escape. Stupid unrealistic movie...
alejandronskiy 1 month ago
@alejandronskiy My man! U mafcker run, run fo ya life!
talluu1 1 month ago
@alejandronskiy
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
efiLyMsIpaR 1 month ago
Sorry your right he did not leave the gun.
leonwatson79 1 month ago
Personally if I owed someone like him money, I would just flatout pay and not have a bullet hole in my head.
iwouldbonekerihilson 1 month ago
thats what you call true gangster, thats based on a true story, about lucas, back in the day,.
in new york, ,..i lived there
tonto20091 1 month ago
he DID NOT left the gun.....its visible that he picks it up on 1:29 .... This scene rlz btw....You should never fuck with Denzel
44Minutes100 1 month ago
Denzel was SO intense. he scared the fuck outta me.
chyman 1 month ago
he left the gun.
leonwatson79 1 month ago
He left the gun prints all over them.
leonwatson79 1 month ago
poor tango.
SuperBigdude77 1 month ago
lol the more times i see Stringer Bell die the better i feel. lol
IRoosterManI 1 month ago
this scene was too over dramatic and laughable. no serious "gangster" would ever kill a man in broad daylight and in public, that is just plain stupid. lol he gave the dead man his 20%. AND the "so what was i sayin" line. lol i know i know it's a movie.
boredtrophyhusband 1 month ago
@boredtrophyhusband back then police didnt really give ah fuk up north
TheGhost030 1 month ago 16
@boredtrophyhusband
this is acually happend lol
daromleinad1987 1 month ago
@boredtrophyhusband The police at that time really were paid off. And these guys were so powerful that if they ever did actually arrest them, they'd be dead.
bloodpuremager 3 weeks ago
Don t get me wrong frank lucas was powerfull but there s no way he would get away with that.
leonwatson79 1 month ago
I am rapidly starting to fucking love this film...
mr2gti 1 month ago
Was that a 1911?
fidobeto 1 month ago
@fidobeto looked like it
cmiller8492 1 month ago
@cmiller8492 looks like a 1911 but I think its a Browning Hi-Power
ihatemanu 1 month ago
So, what was I sayin'?
WesMantooth73 1 month ago
Stringer Bell can't catch a break!
migkillertwo 1 month ago
i think it was Tukur from The Good the bad and The Ugly who said "If you want to shoot,shoot dont talk".
dreddlux 1 month ago
casually wiping his hands off when he was finished, O_O
crazeeladie 1 month ago
stringer...WTF
JNN187 1 month ago
scum.go out and get a job.herion destroys all people.
tebigcheese 1 month ago