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Release Date: December 20, 2002
Genre: Action, Drama
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writer: Steven Zaillian
Cast: Ford Keirnan, Liam Carney, Henry Thomas, John C. Reilly, Pete Postlethwaite, Liam Neeson, Devon Murray, Brendan Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio
Studio: Miramax Films
Running Time: 166 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for intense strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language.

Set in the mid-1800's, this is the story of how Italian and Irish gangs got started in New York, especially that of Amsterdam Vallon, son of the murdered leader of the Dead Rabbits, who vows revenge against Bill "The Butcher" Poole....

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"Gangs of New York" is one of a few. The budget mushroomed out of control, to a point where breaking even is likely impossible. The filming was plagued with problems, resulting in reshooting many scenes. Worst of all, it was pushed back an entire year, an almost certain sign that the production is faulty. Nevertheless, "Gangs of New York" rises from the ashes and is one of the better films of 2002. Full movie review »

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