Published 15:00 IST, April 9th 2020

Leonardo DiCaprio's 'Gangs of New York': Interesting trivia about the film

Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz starrer 'Gangs of New York' is directed by Martin Scorsese. Read to know about some of the interesting trivia about the film.

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Gangs of New York, helmed by Martin Scorsese, features Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Daniel Day-Lewis in prominent roles. historical-crime-drama got released in year 2002. Gangs of New York revolves around story of a man named Amsterdam Vallon and his quest for revenge on Bill ' Butcher' who had killed his far. Here are some of most interesting trivia on Gangs of New York. Read on to kw more details about film:

Trivia on Leonardo DiCaprio's Gangs of New York

  • Leonardo DiCaprio mistakenly hurt Danial Day-Lewis' se while shooting a scene. Day-Lewis did t stall scene and continued.
  • Daniel Day-Lewis started feeling so awkward with hairstyle he had to maintain for movie that he later shaved his head immediately.
  • Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio agreed to reduce ir salary with aims to maintain and man budget.

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  • Director Martin Scorsese's interest in casting Leonardo DiCaprio was influenced by Robert De Niro's suggestion. De Niro was impressed with DiCaprio's performance in film, This Boy's Life (1993).
  • Daniel Day-Lewis revealed that he grooved to Eminem's music in order to prepare for his role.

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  • Daniel Day-Lewis and John C. Reilly's family members planned on having some fun time with ir children during production st.
  • lead character played in movie is named Amsterdam. Before British started ruling, city of New York was named New Amsterdam. 
  • When Amsterdam lays hold of his medal from Jenny, blood near his neck is added by editing it.
  • Tobey Maguire was initially considered to portray role essayed by Henry Thomas, which is Johnny Sirocco.
  • Director Martin Scorsese and actor Daniel Day-Lewis collaborated for second time after Of Incence (1993).

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15:00 IST, April 9th 2020