Superfly: The True, Untold Story of Frank Lucas, American Gangster The movie "American Gangster" will be released in November 2007. Starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, the movie purports to be "based on a true story," the life of one-time Harlem drug dealer, Frank Lucas. In this page turning narrative, the authors investigate the life, times and career of Frank Lucas and some of the claims to fame made about him in the movie. This includes his relationship with Bumpy Johnson, his connection to La Cosa Nostra, the money he made in the drug trade and the development of the Asian drug pipeline. The authors also investigate Lucas's controversial life as an informant. Anyone wanting to learn the real story behind the Hollywood making of gangster legend should read this book. A documentary is also available.