
Feature film — 2002
Gangs of New York (2002)
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.
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Miramax / Touchstone Pictures / Initial Entertainment Group / Alberto Grimaldi Productions
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Director: Martin Scorsese
On screen
Cast & crew

Leonardo DiCaprio
Amsterdam Vallon

Daniel Day-Lewis
Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting

Cameron Diaz
Jenny Everdeane

Jim Broadbent
Boss Tweed

John C. Reilly
Happy Jack

Henry Thomas
Johnny Sirocco

Liam Neeson
'Priest' Vallon

Brendan Gleeson
Walter 'Monk' McGinn

Gary Lewis
McGloin

Stephen Graham
Shang

Eddie Marsan
Killoran

Alec McCowen
Reverend Raleigh
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