Drama ·History ·Crime · United States of America · 2002 · 2h 48m

Gangs of New York

Gangs of New York poster
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio as Amsterdam Vallon Daniel Day-Lewis as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting Cameron Diaz as Jenny Everdeane Jim Broadbent as Boss Tweed John C. Reilly as Happy Jack Henry Thomas as Johnny Sirocco
Crew
Michael Ballhaus — Director of Photography Thelma Schoonmaker — Editor Howard Shore — Original Music Composer Jay Cocks — Screenplay Kenneth Lonergan — Screenplay Steven Zaillian — Screenplay
Tagline

America was born in the streets.

Synopsis

In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.

Trailer Gangs of New York — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
rescueimmigrantshipfirearmypickpocketpiggangsterirish-americangang wargang of thievesbutcher
Key Collaborators
Martin Scorsese Director Michael Ballhaus Director of Photography Thelma Schoonmaker Editor Howard Shore Original Music Composer Jay Cocks Screenplay Kenneth Lonergan Screenplay Steven Zaillian Screenplay Jay Cocks Story Alberto Grimaldi Producer Harvey Weinstein Producer Dante Ferretti Production Design Sandy Powell Costume Design
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