The American Gangster The American Gangster The American Gangster is a 1992 American crime documentary film directed by Ben Burtt and written and produced by Ray Herbeck Jr. The documentary is narrated by Dennis Farina and explores the lives of America's gangsters like Pretty Boy Floyd, John Dillinger, Al Capone, and Bugsy Siegel. It was directly released on VHS in 1992 and later released as part of a DVD box set in 2006. "The American Gangster" is a documentary that chronicles the formation of the first generation of American gangsters. The documentary explores the illegal businesses involving gambling, prostitution, and defiance of prohibition
American Gangster (film) and the cast's overall performances earned the nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast. At the 12th Satellite Awards, Pietro Scalia attained an award for Best Editing. "American Gangster" was nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Drama. At the 61st British Academy Film Awards, the film was nominated for five awards, but ultimately lost out. The film was up for four Satellite Awards, winning Best Editing. "American Gangster" was awarded Best Thriller at the 13th Empire Awards, and recognized as a candidate for best film by the National Association for the Advancement