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Gangs of New York

"America was born in the streets."

Movie
2002
7.3

Directors

Movie Overview

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 surviv...

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.

Gangs of New York is a 2002 Drama, Crime and History movie directed by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent and John C. Reilly. Find out where to watch, rent, or stream it online on BingeWatch - including Amazon Prime Video availability.