Ving Rhames narrates this documentary series that explores the lives of nine African-American criminal masterminds and their rise to power. With an eye toward the facts, and the impact on communities, AMERICAN GANGSTER offers an unromantic, yet always fascinating, look at these complicated individuals. Among those examined here are Crip co-founder "Tookie" Williams, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and convicted killer; L.A. crack kingpin Ricky Ross, and his connection to the Iran-Contras scandal; and jewel thieves Troy and Dino Smith, who scored the biggest heist in San Francisco history. Collected here are all six episodes of the fascinating first season.

Ving Rhames narrates this documentary series that explores the lives of nine African-American criminal masterminds and their rise to power. With an eye toward the facts, and the impact on communities, AMERICAN GANGSTER offers an unromantic, yet always fascinating, look at these complicated individuals. Among those examined here are Crip co-founder "Tookie" Williams, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and convicted killer; L.A. crack kingpin Ricky Ross, and his connection to the Iran-Contras scandal; and jewel thieves Troy and Dino Smith, who scored the biggest heist in San Francisco history. Collected here are all six episodes of the fascinating first season.

These lurid gangland tales expose the deep roots of the American crime film. Though DeNiro and Pacino may seem tough it all started with this first generation of wise guys--Cagney Bogart and Robinson. Included here are THE PUBLIC ENEMY WHITE HEAT ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES LITTLE CAESAR THE PETRIFIED FOREST and THE ROARING TWENTIES. Please see individual titles for complete synopsis information.

   &n bsp  &nbs p  Product DetailsOriginal Title:The American GangsterActors: Dennis FarinaDirector: Ben BurttCondition: USEDFormat: DVDFormat Size: FullscreenRuntime : 48 minsLanguage: EnglishDiscs: 1Region code: Region 1 (United States, Canada, Bermuda, U.S. territories) Rating: UnratedGenre: DocumentaryReleas e Year: 2008Your browser does not support iframes.

British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama, but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem, where Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a driver for Bumpy Johnson, one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies, Lucas swoops in, taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile, New Jersey cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town.Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian, as well as Washington and Crowe, AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor... Less

Ving Rhames narrates this documentary series that explores the lives of nine African-American criminal masterminds and their rise to power. With an eye toward the facts and the impact on communities AMERICAN GANGSTER offers an unromantic yet always fascinating look at these complicated individuals. Among those examined here are Crip co-founder "Tookie" Williams a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and convicted killer; L.A. crack kingpin Ricky Ross and his connection to the Iran-Contras scandal; and jewel thieves Troy and Dino Smith who scored the biggest heist in San Francisco history. Collected here are all six episodes of the fascinating first season.

British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem where Frank Lucas Denzel Washington is a driver for Bumpy Johnson one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies Lucas swoops in taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile New Jersey cop Richie Roberts Russell Crowe begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town. Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian as well as Washington and Crowe AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor entirely... Less

Silver Man DVD New Silver Man isn t a big screen box office smash. It s an independent film made in Canada but it still boasts beautiful locations a great story and some excellent acting. Firstly let me just say that Eugene Levy (American Pie) absolutely steals the show with his performance as a Jewish gangster who is conflicted about killing people on the Sabbath or before his son s upcoming Bar Mitzvah. The story centres around a guy who calls himself Silver Man (Paul Popowich). He works the promenade as a busking violinist his skin covered from head to toe in an eery silver gleam. It s not makeup however and Silver Man has carried this abnormality his entire life always being judged not for who he is but what he looks like. Silver Man falls in love with the girl (literally)... Less

These lurid gangland tales expose the deep roots of the American crime film. Though DeNiro and Pacino may seem tough, it all started with this first generation of wise guys--Cagney, Bogart, and Robinson. Included here are THE PUBLIC ENEMY, WHITE HEAT, ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES, LITTLE CAESAR, THE PETRIFIED FOREST, and THE ROARING TWENTIES. Please see individual titles for complete synopsis information.

British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama, but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem, where Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a driver for Bumpy Johnson, one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies, Lucas swoops in, taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile, New Jersey cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town.Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian, as well as Washington and Crowe, AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor... Less

British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem where Frank Lucas Denzel Washington is a driver for Bumpy Johnson one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies Lucas swoops in taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile New Jersey cop Richie Roberts Russell Crowe begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town. Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian as well as Washington and Crowe AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor entirely... Less

Set in the early 1980s, this entry in the African-American urban gangster genre puts character development in the front seat for a change as it rolls through the Harlem streets on its usual rise-and-fall route. Ace (Wood Harris) starts out a laundry delivery guy, but thanks to a chance encounter with a Latin coke dealer (Esai Morales), he quickly works his way to the top of a drug empire. Mitch (Mekhi Phifer) is his more extroverted, colorful pal, the "born hustler" whose bravado hides a tragic family life. For a while the money just keeps rolling in and everyone's happy, but then comes the inevitable turn to tragedy, heralded by the arrival of the brash, trigger-happy Rico (rapper Cam'ron in his screen debut). A sensitive script and moody direction by Charles Stone III allows PAID IN... Less

British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem where Frank Lucas Denzel Washington is a driver for Bumpy Johnson one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies Lucas swoops in taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile New Jersey cop Richie Roberts Russell Crowe begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town. Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian as well as Washington and Crowe AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor entirely... Less

Set in the early 1980s, this entry in the African-American urban gangster genre puts character development in the front seat for a change as it rolls through the Harlem streets on its usual rise-and-fall route. Ace (Wood Harris) starts out a laundry delivery guy, but thanks to a chance encounter with a Latin coke dealer (Esai Morales), he quickly works his way to the top of a drug empire. Mitch (Mekhi Phifer) is his more extroverted, colorful pal, the "born hustler" whose bravado hides a tragic family life. For a while the money just keeps rolling in and everyone's happy, but then comes the inevitable turn to tragedy, heralded by the arrival of the brash, trigger-happy Rico (rapper Cam'ron in his screen debut). A sensitive script and moody direction by Charles Stone III allows PAID IN... Less

Gangster fans will savor this collection of four films that helped redefine the genre. Brian DePalma's SCARFACE, written by a young Oliver Stone, takes Howard Hawk's 1932 classic into the drug-fueled violence of 1980s Florida. DePalma's informal update on the character, CARLITO'S WAY, also starring Al Pacino, follows an aging gangster as he faces a new generation of thugs. Undeservingly criticized as a lesser GOODFELLAS, 1995's CASINO offers up bountiful rewards for anyone who looks beyond casting. A fascinating hybrid of the western and gangster genres, Scorsese's Las Vegas opus finds old-school gangsters in the developing frontier where cowboys (er, mobsters) are being replaced by businessmen. Finally, reaching the cycle's inevitable conclusion, Ridley Scott's AMERICAN GANGSTER offers a... Less

Beyond Forgiveness (1994) Thomas Ian Griffith, John Rhys- DaviesDirector: Bob MisioroskiCo- stars: Rutger Hauer95 minutes, ColorDVD-R: Region ALLAction star Thomas Ian Griffith exhibits his usual decent judgment in script selection even if BEYOND FORGIVENESS lacks the tautness of his other vehicle, ULTERIOR MOTIVES. Whereas other second-string straight-to-video stars adopt a hit-and-miss approach to story values and concentrate on a film's fight sequences, the choosy Griffiths selects scripts strong in motivational value and sociological subtext (even if plot logic becomes as rubberized as it does in other martial arts tourneys).On the eve of his wedding, a rookie cop delights his brother, veteran police detective Frank (Thomas Ian Griffith), with the news that he'll turn in his badge for... Less

   &n bsp  &nbs p  Product DetailsOriginal Title:American Gangster 3-Disc Collector's Edition (Boxset) Actors: Chiwetel Ejiofor - Denzel Washington - Josh Brolin - Russell CroweDirector: Ridley ScottCondition: NEWFormat: DVDFormat Size: WidescreenRuntime : 343 minsLanguage: EnglishRegion code: Region 1 (United States, Canada, Bermuda, U.S. territories) Discs: 3Rating: RGenre: ActionSubgenre: DramaRelease Year: 2007Description: "American Gangster 3-Disc Collector's Edition (Boxset)Contains:- Untared Extended Version-Included Digital Copy Of Unrated Version "Your browser does not support iframes.

Set in the early 1980s, this entry in the African-American urban gangster genre puts character development in the front seat for a change as it rolls through the Harlem streets on its usual rise-and-fall route. Ace (Wood Harris) starts out a laundry delivery guy, but thanks to a chance encounter with a Latin coke dealer (Esai Morales), he quickly works his way to the top of a drug empire. Mitch (Mekhi Phifer) is his more extroverted, colorful pal, the "born hustler" whose bravado hides a tragic family life. For a while the money just keeps rolling in and everyone's happy, but then comes the inevitable turn to tragedy, heralded by the arrival of the brash, trigger-happy Rico (rapper Cam'ron in his screen debut). A sensitive script and moody direction by Charles Stone III allows PAID IN... Less

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story.

THE BIG HEAT, Fritz Lang's most celebrated American film, is a chilling and violent tale of corruption, vengeance, and loss. Dave Bannion, played by distinguished Film Noir actor Glenn Ford, is an upright but unscrupulous cop on the trail of a vicious gang he suspects holds power over the police force. Bannion is tipped off after a colleague's suicide and his fellow officers' suspicious silence lead him to believe that they are on the gangsters' payroll. When a bomb meant for him kills his wife instead, Bannion becomes a furious force of vengeance and justice, aided along the way by the gangster's spurned girlfriend Debbie (Gloria Grahame). As Bannion and Debbie fall further and further into the Gangland's insidious and brutal trap, they must use any means necessary (including murder) to... Less

Jim Wright is a decorated veteran of the first Gulf War. He holds Black Belts in the Marine Corps Martial Arts program Fudozen Kempo Go Shinjitsu and Goju Ryu and also belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Judo Aiki and others along with training in Kali and Muay Thai Kickboxing. This 6 video series includes punches kicks breaks and muscular gouging. Basic warrior stance eye gouge hammer-fist and elbow strikes chin jabs knife-hand strikes and destructive kicks. Both lethal and non-lethal fighting techniques used to attack and defend against the enemy along with lethal and non-lethal baton and stick strikes and blocks. Deadly knife techniques for both static and with movement using rear hand lead hand and reverse grip plus assorted strikes. Various destructive chokes while standing on... Less

Documentary on the High Stake Poker Tournament Life!Is high-stakes poker a metaphor for the American Dream? A bi-coastal couple, Susan and Tim, carry their independent film company and four-year-old son on an eight month ride through the world of tournament poker. Their plan: Play in six high-stakes poker tournaments. Win some money. Document their journey. Save their company. Business and formerly romantic partners, Susan and Tim often disagree. Susan is a self-directed, high energy gambler who has won poker tournaments before. Tim is her sensible but anxious mate and often her unwanted conscience.No Limit takes us through the highs and lows of their quest. Along the way, we get to meet the peculiar players from around the globe who populate the poker world and hear their thoughts on... Less

Once a swampy, remote outpost of fur traders and Native Americans, Chicago rose to become the CITY OF THE CENTURY. The film chronicles its transformation into the quintessential 19th-century metropolis, amid political struggles, labor unrest, and racial conflicts. Tour the city from every angle, from distinctive architecture and dramatic skyline to conversations with eminent and ordinary Chicagoans, in this rich saga of the Windy City.

Reservoir Dogs - Ten Years (Special Edition) DVD New FOUR PERFECT KILLERS. ONE PERFECT CRIME. Critically acclaimed for its raw power and breathtaking ferocity it s the brilliant American gangster movie classic from writer-director Quentin Tarantino. They were perfect strangers assembled to pull off the perfect crime. Then their simple robbery explodes into a bloody ambush and the ruthless killers realize one of them is a police informer. But which one? SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: *Deleted Scenes (Included two never-before-seen alternate angles of the infamous EAR scene.) *All New Interviews with Quentin Tarantino Lawrence Bender Tim Roth Chris Penn Michael Madsen Eddie Bunker Kirk Baltz and others! *A Tribute to Lawrence Tierney. *Reservoir Dogs Director Tribute: A focus on the... Less

Raised from birth by a Samurai Master, two stepbrothers are torn apart by jealousy and rage when the family's sacred Samurai sword is bestowed upon the adopted son. When the two are played by David Bradley and - in his dynamic movie debut - Mark Dacascos, only one result is possible: awesome action. Vowing revenge, Kenjiro (Dacascos) becomes a Yakuza gangster drawn to the dangerous world of "live blade" fighting. The other son Drew (Bradley) becomes a journalist and travels halfway around the world to investigate the bizarre death of a fellow reporter - a search leading him into the Yakuza underworld - and into the sights of his murderous brother. American Samurai is your ticket to razor-edged excitement!

These lurid gangland tales expose the deep roots of the American crime film. Though DeNiro and Pacino may seem tough, it all started with this first generation of wise guys--Cagney, Bogart, and Robinson. Included here are THE PUBLIC ENEMY, WHITE HEAT, ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES, LITTLE CAESAR, THE PETRIFIED FOREST, and THE ROARING TWENTIES. Please see individual titles for complete synopsis information.

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story.

British director Ridley Scott may not seem a logical choice for this truly American crime drama, but the filmmaker does an excellent job. The film is based on a true story and set in 1968 Harlem, where Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) is a driver for Bumpy Johnson, one of the top figures in the city's criminal world. When Bumpy dies, Lucas swoops in, taking over his predecessor's empire and expanding it over the next few years with his sale of a particularly potent brand of heroin. Meanwhile, New Jersey cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) begins to investigate the New York drug world and discovers that there's a new power in town.Thanks to screenwriter Steve Zallian, as well as Washington and Crowe, AMERICAN GANGSTER creates a convincing portrait of two men who are neither entirely good nor... Less

The writers of THE FIFTH ELEMENT, Luc Besson (who also directed the Bruce Willis film) and Robert Mark Kamen, have teamed up again to deliver Jet Li in the action thriller KISS OF THE DRAGON. Li stars as Liu Jiuan, a Chinese agent so dedicated to his job that he has no friends, no family, no dreams. He is sent to Paris to help the French police capture a Chinese gangster, but France's top cop, Jeanne-Pierre Richard (Tcheky Karyo), has set Liu up to take the fall for a brutal killing he himself carried out. On the run in a strange city, Liu keeps a low profile until he unwillingly becomes friends with an American hooker, Jessica (Bridget Fonda)--who just happens to hold the key to his innocence. But Richard is always one step ahead of them--he has Jessica's daughter. Li and Fonda make a... Less

Once a swampy, remote outpost of fur traders and Native Americans, Chicago rose to become the CITY OF THE CENTURY. The film chronicles its transformation into the quintessential 19th-century metropolis, amid political struggles, labor unrest, and racial conflicts. Tour the city from every angle, from distinctive architecture and dramatic skyline to conversations with eminent and ordinary Chicagoans, in this rich saga of the Windy City.