

Gangs of New York
2002 · Movie · 2h 48m · R
DramaHistoryCrime
"America was born in the streets."
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 survival and to find a place for the Irish people.
Ratings
IMDb
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
72/100
Key crew
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Jay CocksScreenplay
- Steven ZaillianScreenplay
- Kenneth LonerganScreenplay
- Howard ShoreOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Leonardo DiCaprioAmsterdam Vallon
- Daniel Day-LewisBill 'The Butcher' Cutting
- Cameron DiazJenny Everdeane
- Jim BroadbentBoss Tweed
- John C. ReillyHappy Jack
- Henry ThomasJohnny Sirocco
- Liam Neeson'Priest' Vallon
- Brendan GleesonWalter 'Monk' McGinn
- Gary LewisMcGloin
- Stephen GrahamShang
- Eddie MarsanKilloran
- Alec McCowenReverend Raleigh
Stills
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Themes
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