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Gangs of New York (2002)

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

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Leonardo DiCaprioLeonardo DiCaprioAmsterdam Vallon
  • Photo of Daniel Day-LewisDaniel Day-LewisBill "The Butcher" Cutting
  • Photo of Cameron DiazCameron DiazJenny Everdeane
  • Photo of Jim BroadbentJim BroadbentBoss Tweed
  • Photo of John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyHappy Jack
  • Photo of Henry ThomasHenry ThomasJohnny Sirocco
  • Photo of Liam NeesonLiam Neeson"Priest" Vallon
  • Photo of Brendan GleesonBrendan GleesonWalter "Monk" McGinn
  • Photo of Gary LewisGary LewisMcGloin
  • Photo of Stephen GrahamStephen GrahamShang

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