Gangs of New York
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Gangs of New York

America was born in the streets.

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.

Drama
History
Crime

Why watch this

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.

Released December 14, 2002

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio

Amsterdam Vallon

Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis

Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz

Jenny Everdeane

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Boss Tweed

John C. Reilly

John C. Reilly

Happy Jack

Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas

Johnny Sirocco

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

'Priest' Vallon

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Walter 'Monk' McGinn

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