Gangs of New York is a 2002 American epic historical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, set in the New York slums, and inspired by Herbert Asbury's non-fiction book, The Gangs of New York. The main rivalry is between the immigrant Irish and those who see themselves as Natives of their New York. Gangs of New York Awards and Nominations. If it wasn’t for The Color Purple and The Turning Point, Gangs of New York would live in infamy as the Oscar’s biggest loser [both of those films received 11 nominations each]. In this movie, we see Amsterdam Vallon returning to the Five Points of America to seek vengeance against the psychotic gangland kingpin Bill the Butcher who murdered his father years ago. The nominees for the 75th Academy Awards were announced on February 11, 2003, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, by Frank Pierson, president of the Academy, and actress Marisa Tomei. Gangs of New York came in second with ten. Menu. America was born in the streets. By simple odds and statistics, it is strange for a film to … Gangs of New York (2002) Official Trailer - Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio Movie HD As waves of immigrants swell the population of New York, lawlessness and … Chicago received the most nominations with thirteen. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis and Cameron Diaz. It was the eighth film to receive that many nominations. Winners and nominees. Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" rips up the postcards of American history and reassembles them into a violent, blood-soaked story of our bare-knuckled past. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Critics Choice Award: Best Actor Gangs of New York (2002) Tied with Jack Nicholson for About Schmidt (2002). The screenplay was written by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, and Kenneth Lonergan. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by Daniel Day-Lewis throughout his career. In the 1840's New York is a mess of gangs all fighting over small areas of turf. With an eager pickpocket by his side and a whole new army, Vallon fights his way to seek vengeance on the Butcher and restore peace in the area. Nominated for the Best Picture Oscar at the 2003 Academy Awards, director Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York brings to life 19th-century Manhattan's Five Points neighborhood. 1863. 10 nominations, 0 wins. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz, Liam Neeson Gangs Of New York - Official Trailer (HD) As waves of immigrants swell the population of New York, lawlessness and corruption thrive in lower Manhattan's Five Points section. Central Ohio Film Critics Association. Gangs Of New York - Official Trailer (HD) As waves of immigrants swell the population of New York, lawlessness and corruption thrive in lower Manhattan's Five Points section. High resolution official theatrical movie poster (#1 of 6) for Gangs of New York (2002). After years of incarceration, young Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon returns seeking revenge against the rival gang leader who killed his … ... GANGS OF NEW YORK is a love story that resists the usual tradition of movie romances. Image dimensions: 1771 x 2634. After years of incarceration, young Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon returns seeking revenge against the … A battle rages between them and the leader of the Irish (Priest Vallon) falls to the blade of Bill "The Butcher" Cutting witnessed by Vallon's young son. The New York it portrays in the years between the 1840s and the Civil War is, as a character observes, "the forge of hell," in which groups clear space by killing their rivals.