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Topic History of: "American Gangster" and "Rendition".... Max. showing the last 5 posts - (Last post first)
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Pete Clarke
Hi Mart,
I've not seen Rendition, but I have seen the mostly excellent American Gangster.
I say mostly, because of a bit of possible shark-jumping towards the end.
I found it quite strange that Roberts, after passing his Bar exam, was the man who prosecuted Lucas in court. I've tried to research this to see if it actually happened, but have not found the answer yet.
What is interesting is that after becoming a defense attorney, Robert's first client WAS Lucas (this IS true).
So, if the film is to be believed, Roberts was the cop, then the prosecuting attorney, and then a few years later, he was Lucas' defense attorney too. Talk about confusing!
Mart
Nope, its Denzil Washington running huge rackets from the ghettos.
The film is a classic right up there with the Godfather for me.
Russell Crowe is the detective.
JK2006
Is American Gangster the one starring Christian Bale as a psycho? If so, I thought he was brilliant in it.
Mart
...both on DVD and both absolutely superb talking points.
Anyone else seen either?