A U.S. Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.A U.S. Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.A U.S. Customs official uncovers a money laundering scheme involving Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
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- TriviaRemarkably cool-headed during most of the undercover mission, Evelyn Mazur, the wife of Robert Mazur, admitted she did encounter one sticking point when it came to her husband's alternate identity. "The most challenging part of the whole case, to be honest, was the idea of Bob having a fiancé and planning a wedding. For me, that was like time-out." Robert Mazur recalled: "Ev ultimately came to the decision that it would be better for me just to go and stay in deep cover. I could come home when I finished the job and at that point we'd determine whether or not we still had a life together." Mr. and Mrs. Mazur survived the rigors of Operation C-Chase and three decades later remain a happily married couple.
- GoofsBarry Seal was assassinated by Cartel assassins in Baton Rouge in 1986. At the time he was a DEA informant and was never part of Operation C-Chase which was a US Customs operation run out of Tampa.
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Robert Mazur: Roberto, I am glad you are here. But there is a part of me that wishes you hadn't taken that risk.
Roberto Alcaino: Without family or friends what kinda world it is be. There will be no reason to be alive. Hmm? It's a good day.
- Crazy creditsAt the end of the film, there are summaries of subsequent events, as well as that of various principals' fates, alongside photos of both the actors portraying them and the real people. This is followed by the credits proper, accompanied by evidentiary photos.
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Written by Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart & Pye Dubois
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A great retelling of a true undercover drama in the 80s
The Infiltrator
In some ways this might seem like a straight up crime and drugs movie, with Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston in the leading role. But these true events and actual characters take you to the top of a government effort to undercut the money laundering operations of the biggest cartel of all.
And Cranston is great. Around him is a really strong cast, including some disreputable types from all around. The pressures are huge, and the tension believable as people question who they can trust. Because to go undercover requires people helping you keep your cover, and that's increasingly hard because the money, and the low price of a life, are constant pressures.
The movie is based in Florida in the 1980s, and it's a weird place to revisit. Diane Kruger is a great, relaxed presence once she shows up, and John Leguizamo is terrific as a sidekick, essential to the energy of the film.
There some problems, for sure, with compacting the plot or characterizing Escobar. Or making the private life of the main agent so easily intertwined with the undercover world—they should be states apart.
But never mind the quibbles. A strong, commanding movie.
In some ways this might seem like a straight up crime and drugs movie, with Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston in the leading role. But these true events and actual characters take you to the top of a government effort to undercut the money laundering operations of the biggest cartel of all.
And Cranston is great. Around him is a really strong cast, including some disreputable types from all around. The pressures are huge, and the tension believable as people question who they can trust. Because to go undercover requires people helping you keep your cover, and that's increasingly hard because the money, and the low price of a life, are constant pressures.
The movie is based in Florida in the 1980s, and it's a weird place to revisit. Diane Kruger is a great, relaxed presence once she shows up, and John Leguizamo is terrific as a sidekick, essential to the energy of the film.
There some problems, for sure, with compacting the plot or characterizing Escobar. Or making the private life of the main agent so easily intertwined with the undercover world—they should be states apart.
But never mind the quibbles. A strong, commanding movie.
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- Operación Escobar
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- $28,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $15,436,808
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,303,775
- Jul 17, 2016
- Gross worldwide
- $21,011,110
- Runtime2 hours 7 minutes
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- 2.39 : 1
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