American Gangster: Somebody or Nobody
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
- What’s happening in this movie clip?
Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington) asks Tango (Idris Elba) for his money and shoots him in the street, in front of everyone.
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What’s the movie about?
Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe), a New York City cop, wants to take down Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), a powerful drug dealer, who has managed to surpass the American mafia.
Credits: © 2007 Universal Pictures
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Somebody shot nobody in front of everybody
but it was only nobody who saw it happen.
Bars
I would rather say that Nobody shot somebody in front of everybody
Augustus hmmm. That implies Lucas is nobody.
@@just-dl In this case he is since the people have seen no one doing it.
You know this movie means serious bussiness when they kill Idris Elba so damn early
I will change my yee yee ass haircut if you stop stealing someone´s else comment here on YT
I thought that was him, but look at him now
Died on the wire, was killed by thanos...the man has no luck
Well... when the movie came out he was a nobody, but now he is a somebody.
@@pradman81 he’s been somebody since 2002. 🤦🏾♂️
Idris Elba's Bodyguard totally lied on his resume...
😂😂😂
When you lie on your resume but still get the job 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
nah hes smart
Loool
'What are you going to do, shoot me?'
-Guy that was shot
"what are you gonna do, stab me" - Quote from man stabbed
😂💗
"what are you gonna do fire me?" -man on unemployment
You don’t know how many times that’s been somebody’s last words.
😂
I love the massive window you can open in the restaurant. That’s so cool.
There’s a lot like that in the older diners in New York
You've gotta get out more
They were for when smoking indoors was legal lol
That window slid so smoothly for its size!
I think about that window every time I watch this scene. Figured I was the only one!!
The fact that he asked once, pointed his gun and shot after his disrespectful reaction was baaddddd. Straight to business
Exactly...no "imma ask you again" nothing
@@Mebirduwine Right!!!
Soon as he pulled out that piece I would have emptied my pockets...you can have all this mane!!...it's really nothing to talk about at that point🤣😂✌
@@TheVanexel23 Frfr!😉
Ya i loved that shit straight gangster
Only one man can walk like Denzel, and that's Denzel, too cool.
Yeah only Denzel can walk like Denzel.
He even walks like that when he has diarrhea.
@@The_ZeroLine --y6
franklin from snowfall
His son walks EXACTLY like him 🤣 watch tenet
Frank's bodyguard was smooth with how he just followed him outside 😎
I wished I was his bodyguard who is named Doc
Yeah I noticed that too. At first I said he couldve been just somebody
Tango's skull did more work Attempting to stop the bullet from hitting his brain than Tango's body guard did.
😂😂😂
Lol
When your bodyguard is more afraid to die than you.
@@65firered Bodyguard looking after his own interests. Remember, no one can pay you to die for them. That kinda economy just don't exist.
😄😄😄😄😄
"So what was I saying." Lmao
“You was just about to explain to us why you blew that nigga’s head off in the middle of a busy street” 😂
@@DragonBlack199 cuz he is that powerfull
Broad daylight, on a crowded street. Blows a man’s brains out then calmly walks back in the restaurant to finish his meal and convo. Definition of gangster
Definition of things that never happen
@@jonasfischer9510 It happens. Some mfs out there give zero fucks my guy.
@@florentinovasquez3801 ong
@@jonasfischer9510 correct the real frank Lucas turned out to be a notorious and compulsive liar
He’s a snitch’s , def not the definition of a gangster by any means
I like the parallels in this scene - shows that both Frank and Richie are “somebody’s”. Frank’s first team meeting, we see his integrity and respect for the game. He’s a somebody to his team and the streets because he’ll kill a man like Tango in broad day light if he doesn’t uphold his end of an agreement. He is a man of integrity because he takes only his percentage of Tango’s money.
Richie’s first team meeting, we see his integrity and approach to police work. He’s a somebody to his team and the rest of the police force (for different reasons) because he’s honest enough to turn in $1,000,000.
This most important message in this scene is that a “somebody” is a man with integrity.
Your word is your bond.
You see that he puts "20%" in the jar and takes a much bigger number of banknotes home? That was a message, not to the dead guy, but to everybody else.
My men.
"he takes only his percentage" Are you blind??? The jar is for the 20%. Tango refused to give the 20% for the jar, so he was killed. The figurative 20% (2 bills off that massive wad?) was then placed in the jar and left as a message to everyone else.
Yes, he's a man of honour and integrity. Also, a drug dealer and murderer who profits off the misery and degradation of everyone else.
I know, you can lead a horse to water but can't make it drink. I get that more than most people but don't paint Lucas as some honourable man.
Lucas, the real Lucas was a snitch too. And this movie is about 90% fiction (going off memory. It may even be 99% I read an article about it).
@@orsonlannister9847
What? I would have imagined it was 100% fiction.
Tango’s Bodyguard: You’re on your own, Tango.
I watched this over an over an never realized dude didn't help him.. lol
Yeah that bodyguard, just watch him get shot and left him there.. Guess Tango wasn't paying him right.
@@gabrielrooks9222 Well, Frank drew his heat first. It's either my life or yours... "You on you're own Boss"😭🤣
He was thinking the same as tango. Its broad daylight and at least 50 witnesses in close range. Only someone who ready to go to prison would pull it off.
@@joshualee272 Always expect the unexpected
Tango's mouth - You gonna shoot me in front of everybody?!
Tango's brains - Imma head out
More like Tango's brain was inside the skull home chillin' n' shit and that bullet was a DEA, ATF, FBI, SWAT all at once police raid!
Tango's body- Dead
Bars!
The best part is when he doesn’t even take all of his money. Just his cut, this guy could have walked away with his life and his portion of the money but that power went to his head. Take note
Yeah, it supports his business ethics. He didn't get killed because Frank was greedy, he got killed because he was too greedy to keep his end of the bargain.
It also spread fear in that neighborhood towards Frank. To murder somebody in broad daylight in a crowded Harlem neighborhood like that shows you how brazen he was.
I think the 20% was his "tax" for not paying on schedule. Not sure what he put in the jar maybe a twenny-dolla bill? No way Frank's cut of a deal was only $20.
actually, he took 80%, and put 20% in the Sugar cup. So he actually Took 80% and left 20% next to his HEAD.
@@MrInfoPhilly that’s even cooler
The way Danzel brings out his gun smiling after Idris started laughing is the most badass moment i've ever seen..
What I love about this movie is he started out as the driver, a menial labourer, who then proceeded to EARN some respect.
It's a great touch how after the shooting scene it goes to the police squad discussing the million dollars. Frank tells the story about being somebody or nobody and the director demonstrates what that means on either side of the drug war.
"It's not about money, it's about sending a message."
Bingo, Frank was very powerful now, and he had to treat people a certain way, and set a certain precedent that people had to follow. Even the mob boss was afraid of him at one point during this movie.
Tango was on the ground with his hand on his head like "Damn. Maybe I should've chose my words a lil more wisely."
All Hobbs and Shaw should've done was call Denzel to fix their problem.
Tyrese said
He would have “Equalized” the problem
Black Superman second generation
the casting in this movie was crazy, what a talented roster of actors
His bodyguard/hitman sits at an entirely different table. you don’t even suspect him of even being with frank until frank get up and leave
This scene is so good you can watch it out of the context of the movie and still enjoy
One of the baddest movies involving Denzel, along with others and Fine learning lessons of life!
I love how the big body guard just walks away.
He gotta look for a new job
always like seeing RZA pop up in movies, seems to leave comedic flair in his wake
That theme music makes the whole scene
Tango: You gonna shoot me in front of everybody?
Frank: Yeah, pretty much.
Russel Crow was definitely the under-rated actor in this movie. His character Arc was fantastic, and he delivered it amazingly, and it was by NO means some flashy dramatization to paint the officer in a grand picture. Just a man with a duty, as well as with Denzel's character. @ men with duty to take care of, and thats why they exist. I love it.
Lol Frank Lucas (Denzel) only took care of himself. Scumbag murdering drug lord glorified by cinema. And a SNITCH to boot.
You are right... but the issue here is that was in the movie... that only owns the spotlight... Denzel is the guy.
The way they both went through the same paths in their own profession was brilliant. Every scene with them is a step closer to their meeting. The way they both came together, marvelous. This scene was both of them starting their crew; hand picked, guys they trust. Both were confronted with a little dirt from their past, something on their path that disrupted who they were and stood for. Whether it was disrespect at a funeral for someone he cherished, or not taking cash that made him (and partner that in turn ODs) an outcast.
Watching this movie more often than some classic favorites and having it move up the list of greatest flicks ever made is fun. It's like the LeBron vs MJ thing all over again.
A legend of a film, that should be known even more, and receive more credits for its dynamics. Such an amazing storyline, characters, soundtrack and led by two legendary actors, Denzel Washington and Russel Crowe who brought so much emotion, and action to it. What makes the film even greater is the many lessons and lines that are brought up, and what's even greater is how it's based on a true story. Honestly, worth watching no matter what. Had watched this on my birthday years back, and really an unforgettable film, that till this day I have never forgotten about. Don't want to spoil much, but its a must-see. 4.19.2020
This movie should’ve won all awards
The brothers in the restaurant sat down real quick and was read to listen for real. Badass Gangster Denzil😂
Producer: "Idris Elba is on board. But he asked for $100k for every scene."
Director (smiles devilishly): "Leave it to me..."
Fun fact: In the movie "Virtuosity", Russell Crowe played the villain and Denzel Washington played the cop
I know that movie
Crazy I'm a watch it 😊
I saw that in theaters.
And you played the bich
Sid 6.7
Mindblowing scene...literally too.
Even Tango was surprised that Richie followed through, just look at the expression on his face
The fact his body guard knew not to act up and walk off let's you know who really the boss
I always thought it was interesting that they cast Denzel to play Frank Lucas. The real Lucas was loud, brash, inarticulate, and showy. That's a major contrast to the calm, cool, and smart portrayal in the film.
Yeah the scene where he wears the Chinchilla pelt feels really out of character for the movie version of Frank Lucas
Your talking about Nick Barnes
Nikki Barnes was the loud, brash and showy one with his clothes, cars, women and money!!!!
@Tom Ross TV Well, Nicky became a rat and Gotti had continued to piss off the Feds with his "Teflon Don" routine
It depicts more closely to Frank Larry Matthew than Lucas.
Heimdall didn’t see that coming.
😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
"King Kong ain't got sh*t on me."
"What are you gonna do? shot me in front of everybody?"
Guy who got shot.
in front of everybody
At least the man gave him his 20 percent even in death ☠️ shot... LMAO... Luv it ... Full support 💪... Be safe everyone...
Loved this movie. My favorite Denzel Washington movie of all time
Denzel: So what was I saying?
Me: I just thought you were kinda rambling with cliché's about having character, but you really underscored everything when your mysteriously left to murder that guy in cold blood like a boss! I'm impressed and also creeped out so good day!
Censors the cussing but allows the headshot. Love this channel.
Denzel didn't even bat an eye when he pop him ... that ice run threw them veins..
I like the way he gently rests the gun on Tango's chest like he about to do the most mundane task like tie his shoelace. Another thing what a way to make a statement to keeping your crew on their toes. You mess up you know what's coming.
This was when I knew Denzel was perfect in this role
No smartphones... just people living in the moment.... this was the life we lost...
Right the life where we could blow someone’s shit back in front of at least 50 witnesses and go back to eating your meal without fear of repercussion
@@prod.schemeteam203 ah the good life 😂😂😂😂😂
I don’t know about the living part...
If you look at pictures 50 years back then everyone in the train was behind their newspapers reading. Nowadays it's the phone. People don't change that much you know.
🙄 Another one of you. I bet you want to return to lighting fucking candles as a source of light and churning your own butter. If you don't like smartphones, don't ever use one. Smartphones are one of THE GREATEST human inventions. A powerful computer in your goddamn pocket. That shit is so boss.
I didn't realize how long Chiwetel Ejiofor and Idris Elba have been acting in the states until just now.
I remember him in 05 in 4 brothers
And antoine fisher in 01/02.
Thats how it should be done face to face in the presence of people so they see you mean business.
Such a great cold blooded scene Love it
He was right though. If he would've given him a pass, than everyone would've wanted one too
Not realistic though. You're not killing somebody with that many witnesses. Doesn't matter who you are.
@treezy Facts 💯!!
@@andylarkin5779 you literally could back in those times. Fear and respect went hand in hand in those times
@@erikpatricksson3348 if that were true, then informants wouldn't exist, and there were plentyy of them during these times.
Denzel killed this role 💯🎰 ,he walked up to Idris blew his brains out and walked back in that restaurant so smooth 👌
Look at Denzels face at 1:06 when he pulls out the gun. He looks mad as hell like "I'm gonna kill you, bc you piss me off". Then at 1:13 look again at Denzels face right after he shoots him. He has a smirk on his face like "I was gonna kill you either way". Such great acting.
Stringer just can’t catch a break.
LMAO
Such an epic scene, but honestly, all I could think of was how nice it’d be to have windows in a diner that open all the way like that.
How are you gonna bleep out the cuss words but show the guy getting shot in the head?
coz Murica!
Logic not found.
old regulations
Cry
20%...now tango only got 20% of that head left 😂
This is arguably the best work Denzel has ever done. And this section may be the best three minutes of an already excellent film.
Training Day is better.
This is better then training day or Glory
@@ummmouhamad10
Well, he was working alongside Morgan Freeman in 'Glory', and it's rare he (Mr. Freeman) ever puts in a dull performance ... so ...
Thinking about it perhaps too much, for Morgan Freeman to be overshadowed in any film, it would either have to be by James Earl Jones, or, the OG himself, Sidney Poitier (rest easy, my good sir) ...
Malcolm X was his best work
Let me get this straight, a known gangster who has a reputation of stealing and killing and has definitely done time in the can points a gun to your head and you still in doubt he's gonna shoot you?
Pride is the devil
Basically lol
@@treroney4720 Pride and arrogance can be a deadly cocktail.
Well if we go back to the scene of Bumpy’s funeral and see how Tango treats Frank then it all makes sense. At that point Frank was a nobody, a small time criminal who used to drive Bumpy, just a driver, while Tango was a feard gangster and current number 1 in Harlem. Shortly after, Frank became more powerful than Tango which bothered him a lot
So y'all gonna sit here and act as if Tango hadn't been asking for it the entire time??
"Frank, go get me a light"
"don't sell dope then Frank.You need a job ,you can come work for me. Yes suh no such,right away suh."
'Bumpy's fuckin dead"
He'd been antagonizing Frank the whole time 😂😂😂😂😂
Denzel should of gotten an Oscar for this role.
Denzel did a good job showing leadership
Denzel.. badass. Nothing like him..
Denzel had a 200-foot walk back to the restaurant to remember what he was talking about and still couldn't remember
That's what you took from that scene? LMFAO.
Had to prove his point tango didn't take him seriously
He was talking about honesty & integrity, and that was on full display in this scenario: He did take his cut, and ONLY his cut.
20%. Damn.
His brothers reacted like they were about to be next
LOL, I bet the chick took the rest of the money after Frank left.
Well homie wasn't gonna need it anyway cause he was dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bodyguard took his final pay
@@ThisIsntTwitter that was his severance pay in jar.
When keeping it real goes wrong
“So what was I saying?” 😂
Either your somebody....or your identity has been stolen 🤣
The way he just walked back to his table like he didn't just blow his brains out!!...that part🤣😂✌
I really love that he just casually came back to continue like "so what was I saying?" Damn...
like it never happened
Even Idris Elba had to start from somewhere..it was an unforgettable 8 second performance on his behalf
He was famous years before this movie
When camera phones weren't around.
Wouldn't matter
@@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993 snitches upload annonymously.
Tango's bodyguard took the rest of the money 😂😂😂
That was nice of Denzel to give him 20%
Man Denzel one of my all-time favorite actors hands down
If it was me I would assume a guy willing to pull a gun on me in broad daylight in front of a bunch of people is most likely not bluffing. Just pay the man his money and continue on with your life.
I have seen this scene soo many times, and every time he gets shot I am always surprised.
Someone need to unpause Tangos bodyguard. That brother didn’t even flinch when his boss got shot.
What always got me is how casually in public he walked up to him, shot him, robbed him, walked back and had a convo like nothing happened lol.
I think they referenced this in Hobbs and Shaw, when he told the chick “u not gonna shoot me” lol
Also, god damn stringer never learns
Straight up cold blooded
A little secret for those into "movie magic". Slow down the ending to 25% and you'll see the gun is clearly no longer pointed directly at the actor but off to the left of his head. You'll now notice this every time something like this is done. It's why it looks like they "can't" aim in some movies. Because you don't even point prop guns at people.
Not the ending....shit.....when DW kills the guy.
Damn!!! Stringer Bell can’t catch a break!! 😅
Well I guess he never had the makings of a varsity athlete.
So show a man getting shot in the head but bleep out curse words 😂😂😂😂
1:50 where is the dead body? Lol
It walked away, didn’t want to be used in evidence against Frank.
Dude's bodyguard just walks away casually man!
EASILY the most gangsta shit I’ve ever seen in my life.
When he pulls out the gun and the other dude kept acting tough is when i knew... he was fucked.
One of the highest points in a truly brilliant show with Denzel at his absolute finest
Tango: Calls bluff..
Frank Lucas: You know when you've been Denzelled.
Thats one of the clodest sceen in this movie
This is how Denzel became Rob mc call the equalizer
The way Idris Elba does the NYC accent is some really over-the-top acting.
He's from England and has a British accent.
Truth is he orderd food and forgot his eggs were gettimg cold so hurried back after killing
Extras in the background looking at the camera smmfh lmaoo