Gangs of New York
In early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting, a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Vallon's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people.
Keywords:
Rescue
Immigrant
Ship
Fire
Army
Pickpocket
Pig
Gangster
Irish-american
Gang war
Gang of thieves
Butcher
Gang
19th century
Grim
1860s
American history
New york city history
Movie tag line: "America was born in the streets."
