Title: American Gangster (IMDb)
Starring: Denzel Washington
Released: 19th February 2008
SRP: $29.98

Further Details:
Universal has announced 2-disc ($29.98) and 3-disc ($34.98) unrated editions of American Gangster which stars Denzel Washington, and Russell Crowe. This new cut of the film will contain around 20 minutes of additional footage, bringing the runtime to 2 hours 56 minutes. The theatrical cut will also be included. Each version of the film will be presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Extras on the 2-disc will include a commentary with Director Ridley Scott and Writer Steven Zaillian, an alternate opening, a five-part documentary (Tru-Blu: The Real Story, Killer Threads: Costumes, Crime War: Production, Into the Arena: Ali vs. Frazier, and Rhythm of the Street: Sound, Music and Editing), a 3 Case Files (Script Meeting, Heroin Test Show & Tell, and Setting Up the Takedown). The 3-disc edition will include all of the above, along with a Hip-Hop Infusion featurette, a BET Special: The Making of American Gangster feature, a Dateline NBC: American Gangster First Look, a "Blue Magic" music video by Jay Z, a "Do You Feel Me" by Anthony Hamilton Featuring Ghostface Killah, Second Session Digital Files, and a theatrical trailer.

Also available from the 19th February will be a HD-DVD/DVD Combo release of the film. Both theatrical and unrated cuts will be presented in high definition widescreen, along with a Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include a commentary with director Ridley Scott and writer Steven Zaillian, a Picture in Picture function, deleted scenes, an alternate opening, and an Uncovering the Past: The Real Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts featurette. We've attached the official package artwork for each release below:

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