Gangs of New York is a 2002 historical film inspired by Asbury's book, directed by Martin Scorsese. Gangs of New York may also refer to: Gangs of New York (1938 film), an American film directed by James Cruze The Gangs of New York (book), Herbert Asbury's 1928 nonfiction book Gangs of New York: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture, the soundtrack album for Scorsese's film See also :Category:Gangs in New York (state)