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Portrays: George Jung
2001
Rated R for pervasive drug content and language, some violence, sexuality
Genre: Drama
Approx. Time: 124 minutes
Based on a book by Bruce Porter
Director: Ted Demme
Producers: Ted Demme , Joel Stillerman, and Denis Leary
Screenplay: David McKenna and Nick Cassavettes
Other Actors: Penelope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths, Paul Reubens, Jordi Molla, and Ray Liotta
New Line Cinema
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Description
Based on a true story, Blow chronicles the high-speed rise and fall of George Jung (Johnny Depp, Sleepy Hollow), who became the largest importer of Columbian cocaine in the United States, forever changing the face of drugs in America. Set in the decade 70's and 80's, Blow traces George Jung's partnership with Pablo Escabar, one of the most infamous and dangerous drug lords in history. Ray Liotta (Goodfella's), Penelope Cruz(All the Pretty Horses) and Paul Reubens(Mystery Man) also star in this riveting film.
Reviews
"smart, sexy and dangerous"-Peter Travers, ROLLING STONES
"Fascinating! Depp is fantastic!"-Richard Roeper, EBERT AND ROEPER AND THE MOVIES
Blow Pictures=coming tomorrow
Official site
DVD Features=infinifilm
Beyond the Movie Features:
~George Jung Interviews by Director Ted Demme ~Lost Paradise: Cocaine's Impact on Colombia ~Addiction: Body and Soul ~Fact Track-Trivia Sbutitle Track with Direct Access to Additional Features
DVD-ROM Features:
~Script-to-Screen Access to the Film ~Link to Original Website! ~Exclusive Access to On-line infinifilm Features
All-Acces Pass features:
~Commentary with Director Ted Demme and George Jung ~Deleted Scenes-with Director Commentary ~Character Outtakes ~Ted Demme's Production Diary ~Nikki Costa Music Video-"Push and Pull" ~Teaser and Theatrical Trailer ~Cast and Crew Filmographies
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