The Young Americans

Starring: Harvey Keitel Director: Danny Cannon  Rated:

DVD Features:

Audio:

• Dolby Digital Stereo - English

Product Description:

A hard-hitting story about the new breed of London gangsters growing powerful in the era of drug prohibition. Harvey Keitel (RESERVOIR DOGS) stars as a tough New York City policeman dealing with tough British thugs and criminals.

Plot Synopsis:

John Harris, a tough New York cop, is sent off to London to aid the local authorities in their investigation of a series of murders. An American drug smuggling ring is suspected, and Harris believes that the killings are the work of Carl Frazer, a NYC druglord he's been trying to nail for almost a year. With no hard evidence to back up his hunch, Harris desperately searches for someone to help him get the goods on Frazer.

Meanwhile, the body count continues to rise...

Plot Keywords:

Drama | Drugs | Gangs

Production Notes:

• Rated BBFC 18 by the British Board of Film Classification.
• Running time 103 minutes, color by Rank.
• Available to buy in the UK.
• Clip from the film "The Blue Lamp" (1949), directed by Basil Dearden is used.
• Copyright 1993 Polygram Filmproduktion GmbH.

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