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Overview
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Release Date:
20 December 2002 (USA)
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Tagline:
America Was Born In The Streets.
Plot:
In 1863, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points area of New York City seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, his father's killer. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Butcher
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New York City
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Revenge
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Immigrant
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Pickpocket
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Awards:
Nominated for 10 Oscars.
Another 32 wins
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59 nominations
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NewsDesk:
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A Great Movie, Worth The Wait
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Leonardo DiCaprio | ... | Amsterdam Vallon |
 | Daniel Day-Lewis | ... | Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting |
 | Cameron Diaz | ... | Jenny Everdeane |
 | Jim Broadbent | ... | William 'Boss' Tweed |
 | John C. Reilly | ... | Happy Jack Mulraney |
 | Henry Thomas | ... | Johnny Sirocco |
 | Liam Neeson | ... | 'Priest' Vallon |
 | Brendan Gleeson | ... | Walter 'Monk' McGinn |
 | Gary Lewis | ... | McGloin |
| Stephen Graham | ... | Shang |
 | Eddie Marsan | ... | Killoran |
| Alec McCowen | ... | Reverend Raleigh (as Alec Mccowen) |
| David Hemmings | ... | Mr. Schermerhorn |
 | Larry Gilliard Jr. | ... | Jimmy Spoils |
| Cara Seymour | ... | Hell-Cat Maggie |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for intense strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language.
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Runtime:
167 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:R (certificate #39927) |
Iceland:16 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Brazil:18 |
New Zealand:R16 |
India:A |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Finland:K-15 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 (w) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Ireland:18 |
Israel:PG |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:18 |
Peru:14 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:M18 (re-rating) (uncut) |
Singapore:NC-16 (edited for re-rating) |
Singapore:R(A) (original rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of the Grisons) |
UK:18 |
Greece:K-17
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Sarah Michelle Gellar was originally given the role of Jenny. However, with scheduling complications between the film and Gellar's TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997), she backed out. Martin Scorsese then chose Sarah Polley for the part but later went with Cameron Diaz after studios insisted he pick a more "bankable star".
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Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: After the assassination attempt on Bill the Butcher at the theater, Amsterdam rolls around the floor with the assassin. Amsterdam has a knife in his hand; as he touches the blade to the floor, the blade bends sharply to the side. It is obviously a rubber blade.
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Quotes:
Bill:
I killed the last honorable man, 15 years ago. Since then it's... You seen his portrait downstairs?
Amsterdam Vallon: Mm-hmm.
Bill: 'S your mouth all glued-up with cunny juice? I asked you a question!
Amsterdam Vallon: [angrily] I said I *seen* it, sir.
Bill: [smiling] Oh, you got a murderous streak in you!
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Amsterdam Vallon: Mm-hmm.
Bill: 'S your mouth all glued-up with cunny juice? I asked you a question!
Amsterdam Vallon: [angrily] I said I *seen* it, sir.
Bill: [smiling] Oh, you got a murderous streak in you!
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Soundtrack:
Massa Juba
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FAQ
How did the gang get the name "Dead Rabbits"?What is the symbol on The Butcher's fake eye?
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For about three months now, I have (on an almost daily basis) passed a movie theatre not far from my home. On the side of this movie theatre is a huge poster advertising the movie "Gangs of New York". Meanwhile, all I heard about on television was the buzz about the upcoming "Gangs of New York". So, when this highly publicized movie finally opened, I went and saw it.
I went to the theatre, I bought my ticket, I found a seat in a very crowded theatre and I sat. For three hours I sat in that dark theatre and I watched what was one of the most amazing movies I have ever had privilege to see.
It is hard to even begin to explain why this movie was amazing, but it was. The way it was shot is brilliant. The cinematography is spectacular. The story is completely enthralling.
Although the movie was just shy of three hours long, it was not at all boring to watch. The story was captivating and although I knew how it was going to end (because, after all, it is a movie based on a true-ish story), it was incredible to watch how it got that end.
Above all, the movie was beautiful to watch. I have to admit to those who have not yet seen it that "Gangs" is quite violent. However, the violence was well shot and it was fairly necessary to the story.
All of the actors put in extremely good performances. Leonardo DiCaprio really proved that he's not just a pretty face and that he does actually have a great deal of talent (which can also be seen in his other movie of the season, "Catch Me If You Can"). Cameron Diaz' performace also proves that she can do much more than the standard romantic comedy. Also, after hearing reports of Daniel Day Lewis' REALLY getting into his character, I admit that it was completely worth it. His character (William Cutting/Bill the Butcher) is so complex and although you know you hate him, you can't decide why (for there are so many reasons).
In conclusion, if you have not seen this movie yet, go. Go now. See it. This is one of the epic movies of our time. I heard that Scorcese has been conceptualizing this movie for over twenty years; I could tell. The story this movie tells is one that I had never heard and the way in which it was told makes it seem very important for us to know. The message that is conveyed, although not an entirely wholesome one, is an important one to learn and, if considered, is very relevant to our time. However, my only message to you is this: see this movie.