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7.5
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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 8

An ironic, emotional, gory revision of the American Experiment, marred by narrative problems but sufficiently awesome in its ambitious scale and intentions to rate as a must-see.

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Cast & Crew

Martin Scorsese
As Wealthy Homeowner (uncredited)
Martin Scorsese
Director
Liam Neeson
As "Priest" Vallon
Jim Broadbent
As Boss Tweed
Ottaviano Dell'Acqua
As Bill the Butcher's Gang Member (uncredited)
Leonardo DiCaprio
As Amsterdam Vallon
Eddie Marsan
As Killoran
John C. Reilly
As Happy Jack

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In 1863, Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points of New York City seeking vengeance against Bill the Butcher, the ruthless gang leader who murdered his father years earlier. Navigating through the treacherous landscape of rival gangs and corrupt politicians, Amsterdam must confront his own demons and make a choice between revenge and redemption. With the help of a mysterious pickpocket named Jenny, Amsterdam must face down Bill and his followers in a battle for control of the city's criminal underworld. Will he be able to exact his revenge and restore peace to the city, or will he succumb to the cycle of violence that has consumed his life?

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Gangs of New York was released in theaters on December 19, 2002.