Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Partly based on a true story.
Denzel Washington Frank Lucas
Russell Crowe Richie Roberts
Josh Brolin Detective Trupo
Chiwetel Ejiofor Huey Lucas
Cuba Gooding Jr. Nicky Barnes
Lymari Nadal Eva
Ted Levine Lou Toback
Armand Assante Dominic Cattano
John Ortiz Javier J. Rivera
John Hawkes Freddie Spearman
RZA Moses Jones
Yul Vazquez Alfonso Abruzzo
Ruby Dee Mama Lucas
Idris Elba Tango
Carla Gugino Laurie Roberts
Joe Morton Charlie Williams
Common Turner Lucas
Ritchie Coster Joey Sadano
Jon Polito Rossi
Kevin Corrigan Campizi
Roger Guenveur Smith Nate
Malcolm Goodwin Jimmy Zee
Ric Young Chinese General
Roger Bart US Attorney
T.I. Stevie Lucas
KaDee Strickland Richie's Attorney
Ruben Santiago-Hudson Doc
Norman Reedus Detective in Morgue
Kathleen Garrett Mrs. Dominic Cattano
Albert Jones Terrence Lucas
J. Kyle Manzay Dexter Lucas
Melissia Hill Redtop
Skyler Fortgang Michael Roberts
Bari K. Willerford Joe Louis
Warner Miller Melvin Lucas
Quisha Saunders Darlynn
Robert Funaro McCann
Tom O'Rourke Banker
Robert C. Kirk Police Captain
Tom Stearns 2-Star General
Jon DeVries Judge James Racine
Jim R. Coleman Bailiff
Lee Shepherd Laurie's Attorney
Gavin Grazer Mike Sobota
Linda Powell Social Worker
Roxanne Amandez Paramedic
Pierra Francesca Stewardess
Eddie Rouse Detective at Party
Maryann Urbano Real Estate Broker
Cedric Sanders Serviceman in Cafe
Jason Veasey Serviceman in Cafe
Roosevelt Davis Army Captain
Eric Silver White Kid
Saycon Sengbloh Tango's Woman
Conor Romero Tough Teenager
Daniel Hilt Tough Teenager
Daniel Farcher Tough Teenager
David Spearman Civilian Cleaning Staff
Maurice Ballard Civilian Cleaning Staff
Paul Doherty Newscaster
William C. Tate Baptist Minister
George Lee Miles Frank's Lawyer
Jason Furlani Bailiff
Chris McKinney Reporter on TV
David Wayne Britton Army Colonel
Tommy Guiffre Medical Examiner
Laurence Lowry Paramedic
Dan Moran Army Captain
Marjorie Johnson Charlene
Larry Mitchell FBI Agent
Chuck Cooper Private Doctor
Kevin Geer Law School Professor
Chance Kelly MP
Hamilton Clancy Seller
Sam Freed Judge
Joey Klein Chemist
Scott Dillin 4th Amigo
Anthony Hamilton Funk Band Singer
Sarah Hudnut Assistant Prosecutor
Jeff Greene Metal Door Worker
Tyson Hall Drug Dealer
Kirt Harding Drug Dealer
Bryant Pearson Drug Dealer
Al Santos Mechanic
William Hudson Dealer
Christopher A. Sawyer Dealer
Dylan Gallagher Casket Loader
Jehan-Pierre 'The Preacher' Vassau Narc Officer
Dawn A. Douglas Narc Officer
Robbie Neigeborn Cop in Narc Headquarters
Clinton Lowe Man Arrested in Elevator
Wilhelm Lewis Head Wedding Photographer
James Hunter Deacon
Neville White Deacon
Lonnie Gaetano Prison Guard
Jeff Mantel Officer Walsh
Serena Joan Springle The Proctor
Ron Piretti Judge
Nino Del Buono Announcer
Panama Redd Policeman
Arthur M. Mercante Referee
Fab 5 Freddy Smalls Patron
Jonah Denizard Store Manager
Steve McAuliff Mounted Policeman
Bill Richards Helicopter Pilot
Fatima Robinson Dancer
Celestine Rae Dancer
Monique Lea-Gall Dancer
Shannon MacMillan Dancer
Latonya Tolbert Dancer
Cicily Daniels Dancer
Sandra Park Singer
Yuri Kamino-Fennell Singer
Clarence Williams III Bumpy Johnson (uncredited)
Brian Albanese Spectator (uncredited)
Brian Keith Allen Narc Squad Detective (uncredited)
Ephraim Benton Thug #4 (uncredited)
Myo Campbell Red Carpet Walker (uncredited)
John Cenatiempo Cop #1 (uncredited)
J.W. Cortes Narc Officer in Hallway (uncredited)
Cris D'Annunzio Frank McNamara (uncredited)
Ernest Dancy Hustler (uncredited)
Michael Den Dekker Undercover Cop (uncredited)
Mark DiConzo Soldier (uncredited)
Kevin van Doorslaer Student (uncredited)
Monique Dupree Club Dancer (uncredited)
Joseph Ferrante Gangster at Funeral (uncredited)
Eddie Goines Hallway Guy (uncredited)
Kelvin Hale Drug room door security (uncredited)
Gabriel Hansen Mechanic Drug Dealer (uncredited)
Jermel Howard Kid gangster #1 (uncredited)
Hristo Hristov Bookie / Soldier (uncredited)
Atif Lanier Frank Lucas Bodyguard (uncredited)
Tina Lorraine Harlem Junkie (uncredited)
Artie Pasquale Mobster (uncredited)
Nick Poltoranin Mobster (uncredited)
Kevin Pinassi Building Maintenance Guy (uncredited)
Louis Rosario Teenage Vandal (uncredited)
Paula Rittie Maid of Honor (uncredited)
Billy Smith Bookkeeper (uncredited)
Aija Terauda Nicky's Girl (uncredited)
Tammy Vaughn Diana Ross (uncredited)
Philippe Vonlanthen Skeet Shoot Handler (uncredited)
Brad Lee Wind Trupo's detective in library (uncredited)
Ray Wineteer Photographer (uncredited)
Frances Mignano Marie Saldano (uncredited)