Gangster Squad is action crime film

Gangster Squad


Gangster Squad is a 2013 American action crime film directed by Ruben Fleischer, from a screenplay written by Will Beall. It starred an ensemble cast that included Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, Nick Nolte, Emma Stone, Sean Penn, Michael Peña, and Giovanni Ribisi.
The film is loosely based on the story of Los Angeles Police Department officers and detectives forming a group called the "Gangster Squad unit" who attempt to keep the city safe from Mickey Cohen and his gang during the 1940s and '50s. It was originally set to be released September 7, 2012, but in the wake of the 2012 Aurora shooting, the film was bumped to a January 11, 2013 release date by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Directed by Ruben Fleischer
Produced by Dan Lin
Kevin McCormick
Michael Tadross
Screenplay by Will Beall
Based on Tales from the Gangster Squad by
Paul Lieberman
Starring Josh Brolin
Ryan Gosling
Sean Penn
Nick Nolte
Emma Stone
Anthony Mackie
Giovanni Ribisi
Michael Peña
Robert Patrick
Music by Steve Jablonsky
Cinematography Dion Beebe
Studio Village Roadshow Pictures
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date(s)
January 11, 2013
Running time 113 minutes
Country United States
Language English