Gangs of new york
"Gangs of New York" is a 2002 American epic historical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, and Kenneth Lonergan. The film is set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City.
The film is based on Herbert Asbury's 1928 book "The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the Underworld", which chronicles the history of gangs in New York City during the mid-19th century. The story follows the lives of several characters, including:
- Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio), a young man who returns to New York City after a five-year absence to seek revenge against Bill "The Butcher" Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis), the leader of the Natives gang, who killed his father, Priest Vallon (Liam Neeson), in a gang fight when Amsterdam was a child.
- Jenny Everdeane (Cameron Diaz), a pickpocket and thief who becomes involved with Amsterdam and helps him in his quest for revenge.
- Bill "The Butcher" Cutting, the ruthless and cunning leader of the Natives gang, who is determined to maintain his power and control over the Five Points neighborhood.
The film explores themes of revenge, loyalty, and redemption, as Amsterdam and Bill engage in a series of violent confrontations that ultimately lead to a tragic conclusion. Along the way, the film also touches on issues of poverty, crime, and social inequality in 19th-century New York City.
"Gangs of New York" received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, cinematography, costumes, and performances. The film was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won two, including Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of the 2000s and one of Martin Scorsese's best works.