Gangster Frank Lucas (played by Denzel Washington) names names to outcast cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) in the true juggernaut success story of a cult hero from the streets of 1970s Harlem in “American Gangster.” Courtesy of Universal Studios Nov. 2, 2007 Facebook Twitter Reddit Print Gangster Frank Lucas (played by Denzel Washington) names names to outcast cop Richie Roberts (Russell Crowe) in the true juggernaut success story of a cult hero from the streets of 1970s Harlem in “American Gangster.” Courtesy of Universal Studios