American Gangster' premieres in L.A.

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American Gangster' premieres in L.A.

The movie premieres and attracts beaucoup stars.

"American Gangster" opens in wide release Friday, but the movie already premiered in New York and Los Angeles. Here, Denzel and Pauletta Washington arrive for the L.A. premiere. Denzel Washington plays Frank Lucas, who rises to prominence as a crime boss.

Russell Crowe is "Richie Roberts" in the movie, a cop who tangles with a powerful crime boss.

Damon Wayans

Jeremy Piven ("Entourage")

Mel Gibson

Singer Michelle Williams

John Schneider and daughter Leah

Lymari Nadal (she plays "Eva" in the movie)

Vanessa Williams ("Soul Food")

Julie Delpy ("2 Days in Paris," "Before Sunset")

Olivier Martinez ("Unfaithful")

Director F. Gary Gray ("The Italian Job," "Be Cool")

Jon Polito (he plays "Rossi")

John Hawkes ("Deadwood")

Henry Simmons ("Shark")

Abby Brammell ("The Unit")

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and producer Brian Grazer

Ben Foster ("3:10 to Yuma," "30 Days of Night")

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"American Gangster" opens in wide release Friday, but the movie already premiered in New York and Los Angeles. Here, Denzel and Pauletta Washington arrive for the L.A. premiere. Denzel Washington plays Frank Lucas, who rises to prominence as a crime boss.

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