American Gangster
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Revealing mistake: When the cops bust the lab where the dope is cut they push a big man in a white T-shirt. The blood pack on his back is very noticeable.

Sacha

Factual error: Early the movie, the maroon 1972 Monte Carlo at the intersection in the background is sporting wheels from a 1984 IROC Camaro Z28.

Factual error: As Lucas is leaving the bar to make a call to Saigon, a modern blue car passes outside, seen through the curtains. (01:51:55)

Richie Roberts: This man murdered thousands, and he did it from a penthouse and driving a Lincoln.

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Trivia: Ruby Dee was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award for her role as Mama Lucas, even though she's only on screen for less than 10 minutes.

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Question: What was the whole thing of not wanting to turn in the $987,000 they found in the car because it would make them appear untrustworthy? Why would all cops distrust them for handing it in? I get that dirty cops would be annoyed but when they were counting it in the precinct, every cop was drawing them daggers.

The_Iceman

Answer: The idea is if cops wouldn't take a million dollars for themselves, free and clear without risk, they are impeccably honest. Therefore, they wouldn't accept bribes and probably not hold still for shakedowns or payoffs. They wouldn't cover up drug or weapon planting and would testify against crooked cops.

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