The story of Frank Lucas' heroine reign in Harlem continues on DVD with the release of American Gangster. Graciously not only has the DVD included the original theatrical film but an additional Extended Version with over 18 minutes plus an alternate ending. Either way, Lucas still does the time for the crime but you find out why they are both life long pals.

By far there were many drug dealers in Harlem but not at the level of Frank Lucas and definitely not as much nerve. As Frank made his way through the jungles of Vietnam to get his product packed and securely shipped thanks to the paid courtesy of US soldiers; Americans were exposed to heroine at its purest.

As the DVD depicts an even more chilling story with behind-the-scenes accounts from the real Richie Roberts and Frank Lucas telling what it was like to make a million dollars a day to bringing down one of American history's most notorious drug lords.

The 2 disc DVD offers some great features:

Disc 1: Unrated Extended Version

            Original Theatrical Version; including feature commentary w/Director Ridley Scott and Writer Steven Zaillian

Disc 2: Deleted Scenes including an Alternate Opening

            Fallen Empire: Making American Gangster - a feature length documentary that provides an in depth look at the film's production, from the real life characters behind the story in exotic locations, costumes, setting up the infamous Ali vs. Frazier fight and more!

            Case Files - Three in depth, behind the scenes segments reveal how the art of collaboration brings the films script to life. How actual police drug testing techniques add "streetwise" on screen realism and what it takes to stage the film's explosive climax.