American Gangster

For decades the Mafia controlled the flow of heroin onto the streets of Harlem. Frank Lucas changed all that. Born in rural North Carolina, he came to New York and rose to power under notorious mobster Bumpy Johnson. When Bumpy died, Frank moved to take over the drug business. Caught in a squeeze play between the Mafia and the street dealers, Frank got creative. Instead of being a tool of the mob, he went straight to the source - Cambodia - and set up his own unique distribution system. Frank Lucas and his "Country Boys" became the kings of there street. Frank had it made. He was rich, successful, and untouchable.... until detective Richie Roberts of the NYPD came along…