Gangs of New York(2002)

Behind the story

What is Gangs of New York about?

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.

Genres

Drama, History, Crime

Directed by

Martin Scorsese

Release date

2002-12-14

Status

Released

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