The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 9 nominations
- Mirtha Jung
- (as Penelope Cruz)
- Diego Delgado
- (as Jordi Molla)
- Alessandro
- (as Miguel Perez)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe real George Jung was released from prison on June 2, 2014, to reside in a San Francisco halfway house. He was due to be freed in November, but was released early after fulfilling a plea bargain by testifying against his co-conspirators.
- GoofsIn the final drug bust, a crew member wearing a gold watch is visible behind the plastic.
- Quotes
[Narrating, last lines]
George: So in the end, was it worth it? Jesus Christ. How irreparably changed my life has become. It's always the last day of summer and I've been left out in the cold with no door to get back in. I'll grant you I've had more than my share of poignant moments. Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it. Throughout my lifetime, I've left pieces of my heart here and there. And now, there's almost not enough to stay alive. But I force a smile, knowing that my ambition far exceeded my talent. There are no more white horses or pretty ladies at my door.
- Crazy creditsA photograph of the real George Jung appears at the end of the film, as the credits start to roll.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: Spy Kids/Tomcats/Someone Like You/Amores Perros (2001)
- SoundtracksCan't You Hear Me Knocking
Written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards
Performed by The Rolling Stones
Courtesy of Promotone B.V. / Virgin Records
Published by Abkco Music, Inc. (BMI)
The story tells the tale of Jung's childhood, how his family became flat broke, how and why Jung decided that drugs was to be his way of life and Jung's rise to the top of drug world as well as his downfall.
The movie has quite a bit of action, a good biographical story to tell, intense drama and a good casting. I enjoyed the film very much and do recommend it to not only fans of Johnny Depp but to those that are interested in biographical films and crime-dramas.
8/10
- Rainey-Dawn
- Nov 8, 2015
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Inhala
- Filming locations
- Ontario International Airport - 2900 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, California, USA(Los Angeles International Airport scenes)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $53,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $52,990,775
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $12,443,461
- Apr 8, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $83,282,296
- Runtime2 hours 4 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1