Question: Why are there two completely different endings to American Gangster?
raywest
14th Aug 2024
American Gangster (2007)
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Answer: Presumably you're referring to the additional 18 minutes added to the DVD ending. This is not unusual. Theatrical releases usually maintain a certain runtime to allow the movie to be shown so many times per day, maximizing number of tickets sold. Most movies are around 90-120 minutes, so a film's scenes are often trimmed or cut entirely, often against the director's preference. The DVD "extended cut" allows the director to re-add deleted footage and show a more complete and cohesive story.
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