Gangs of New York [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents an Alberto Grimaldi production ; a Martin Scorsese picture ; producers, Alberto Grimaldi, Harvey Weinstein ; screenplay writers, Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, Kenneth Lonergan ; director, Martin Scorsese.
In 1846, waves of Irish immigrants poured into the New York neighborhood of Five Points. "Billy the Butcher" bands his fellow "Native Americans" into a gang to take on the Irish gang "The Dead Rabbits," organized by Priest Vallon. After a bloody clash Vallon is dead and his son ends up in a brutal reform school. In 1862, that boy returns to seek vengeance against the man that killed his father.
Record details
- ISBN: 0788846361
- ISBN: 9780788846366
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (167 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inches
- Edition: Widescreen
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2002.Special features: costume design featurette; set design featurette; history of the five points featurette; exploring the sets of Gangs of New York with multiple angles utilizing 360 degree shots of the sets; U2 music video The hands that built America; Discovery Channel special "Uncovering the real Gangs of New York"; The five points study guide: Luc Sante introduction and five points vocabulary; Feature commentary with Martin Scorsese; theatreal trailer; teaser trailer.Title from container.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; original music, Howard Shore ; costume designer, Sandy Powell ; production designer, Dante Ferretti.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Leonardo Dicaprio, Daniel Day Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Jim Broadbent, John C. Reilly, Henry Thomas, Brendan Gleeson, Liam Neeson.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; for intense strong violence, sexuality/nudity and language.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, Region 1, widescreen ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Language Note:
- English or French dialogue; Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
- Awards Note:
- Golden Globes, USA, 2003: Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture (Martin Scorsese); Best Original Song - Motion Picture (U2 (music/lyrics) For the song "The Hands That Built America").
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Crime > New York (State) > New York > 19th century > Drama.
Gangs > New York (State) > Five Points > Drama.
Immigrants > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
Immigrants > New York (State) > New York > Economic conditions > 19th century > Drama.
Immigrants > United States > History > 19th century > Drama.
Irish drama > New York (State) > New York > Drama.
Five Points (New York, N.Y.) > History > 19th century > Drama. - Genre:
- Crime films.
Feature films.
Gangster films.
Historical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 43 of 46 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 46 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Rutherford County Library | DVD Gan (Text) | 38801101083191 | Adult Video R | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD GAN (Text) | 50503011130525 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bath Community Library | DVD BATH (Text) | 38344101437430 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | DVD (R) (Text)
Item Description: Donation, 8/2015 2 video discs
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30441100728252 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | DVD F GANGS (Text) | 34208203594162 | Adult Video Fiction | Relocating | - |
| Canton Library | DVD G (Text) | 33115007657861 | Adult Video | In transit | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | DVD BLUE G (Text) | 22281500063661 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD DRAMA GAN (Text) | 31250200045982 | Adult Video Fiction | Checked out | 08/07/2026 |
| Corolla Library | DVD F GAN (Text) | 39488600102232 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | DVD G (Text) | 31781064297367 | Adult Video | Available | - |
