Martin Scorsese'sGangs of New York is a violent historical fresco that plunges viewers into the underbelly of 19th-century New York. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis and Liam Neeson, the film depicts a bloody battle between communities for control of the Five Points neighborhood. Meticulously reconstructed, the plot blends personal vengeance and political critique in a changing New York, marked by immigration and urban violence.
Gangs of New York will be broadcast on Max from May 9, 2025.
In Gangs of New York, young Amsterdam Vallon, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, returns to the streets of Five Points to avenge his father, killed years earlier by Bill the Butcher, played by Daniel Day-Lewis. Between street battles, political alliances and betrayals, the film reveals a brutal facet of American history. The presence of Cameron Diaz in the role of a pickpocket adds a touch of complexity to this tale of revenge and survival.
Synopsis: In 19th-century New York, Amsterdam Vallon sets out to avenge his father, murdered by Bill the Butcher, leader of an ultra-violent gang that rules the Five Points.
Gangs of New York will appeal to fans of historical dramas and powerful tales of revenge, in the tradition of Braveheart or Once Upon a Time in America. The film will also appeal to those interested in the birth of New York City, ethnic conflict and nation-building through violence and political power.
Gangs of New York is a historical drama directed by Martin Scorsese, retracing the clashes between gangs in 1846 New York. Boosted by performances from Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis, the film combines historical reconstruction and dramatic tension in an intense tale of revenge.
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