Gangs of New York

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Average shot length

4.2s per shot

Martin Scorsese's career average is 6.2s across 24 measured films —see the full picture.