Movie connections for
American Gangster (2007)

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References

The Great Train Robbery (1903)
 -  If you stay till after the credits, Lucas fires his gun right into the audience, just like the Train Robber in the finale of "Great Train Robbery."
The French Connection (1971)
 -  Mentioned by Richie Roberts.
Super Fly (1972)
 -  Mentioned once.
Across 110th Street (1972)
 -  Song (Across 110th Street) from movie played.

Referenced in

"Frank TV: Money in the Frank (#1.2)" (2007)
 -  Mentioned in Pacino and DeNiro at the Movies skit
"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best of 2007" (2007)
 -  #5 on Roeper's list.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-22)" (2008)
 -  This film is referenced during talk of the 2008 Academy Awards. (Bill's pick for best picture)
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-02-22)" (2008)
 -  Bill picks Rudy Dee for best supporting actress in this film for 'The 80th Annual Academy Awards'.
Drillbit Taylor (2008)
 -  Poster in Ryan's room

Featured in

"HBO First Look: The Making of 'American Gangster' (#14.27)" (2007)
 -  clips shown
"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-10-27)" (2007)
 -  Clips shown for the review.
"The Oprah Winfrey Show: And the Nominees Are..." (2008)
 -  Clip of Ruby Dee performance shown
14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.

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