Martin Scorsese’s oeuvre is not lacking in great films. From GoodFellas to The Wolf of Wall Street to Killers of the Flower Moon: The films don’t just often wait epochal running length on. The dimensions of their respective stories are also gigantic. Things are no different with our TV tip today.
Gangs of New York will be shown. When it comes to Scorsese’s masterpieces, the historical drama is often overlooked. Still, it’s worth taking a look vibrant New York, where two warring gangs fight each other. On one side are the newly immigrated Irish, on the other side are the Yankees.
Gangs of New York: Leonardo DiCaprio wants revenge on Daniel Day-Lewis and then everything gets very complicated
Specifically, the action of Gangs of New York begins in 1846. In that quarter Five Points Irish priest Vallon (Liam Neeson) and his followers face Bill the Butcher (Daniel Day-Lewis) in a street fight. The confrontation ends fatally. Vallon dies at Bill’s hand in front of his son.
You can watch the trailer for Gnags of New York here:
Gangs of New York – Trailer (German)
16 years later, Vallon’s son, Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio), is a young man and wants himself to avenge his father’s murder. He finds an ally in the thief Jenny Everdeane (Cameron Diaz). But he soon becomes part of Bill’s circle of confidants and notices how the murderer is becoming a substitute father for him.
Building on this premise, Scorsese stages a gripping New York epic that captivates through its staging alone. The camera guides us tirelessly elaborately designed sets, in which life simmers. There is never any peace here. The city is increasingly turning into a labyrinth full of abysses.
Gangs of New York was released in 2002 and was featured at the Oscars the following year. The film received ten nominations. In the end, however, he left as biggest loser of the evening home. Scorsese had no chance against Chicago (Best Film), The Pianist (Best Director) and Co.
Gangs of New York was nominated for:
It wasn’t until four years later that Scorsese was allowed to do his first (!) Oscar for Best Director received when Departed won four out of five nominations at the 2007 Oscars. When is Gangs of New York on TV?
Gangs of New York is on tonight on April 22, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. on Arte. The broadcast takes place without advertising and lasts until 00:35 a.m. There is no repeat. You can stream the film in the Arte media library until May 5, 2024.