description Blow Overview
Blow chronicles the rise and fall of George Jung, an American businessman who became deeply involved in international cocaine trafficking through connections with figures like Pablo Escobar and Carlos Lehder Rivas. The film adapts Bruce Porter’s book detailing Jung's operation within the Medellín Cartel and his subsequent downfall. It portrays a real-life story of drug trade and its consequences.
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info Blow Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2001 |
help Blow FAQ
Who plays George Jung in Blow?
Johnny Depp plays George Jung, the American cocaine trafficker at the center of the film. Penélope Cruz plays his wife Mirtha, while Ray Liotta plays his father Fred Jung.
Is Blow based on a true story?
Blow is based on the life of George Jung and adapts Bruce Porter's book Blow. The story follows Jung's involvement with Carlos Lehder Rivas and Pablo Escobar's Medellín organization.
What kind of crime story is Blow?
Blow follows the rise and collapse of an international cocaine-trafficking operation rather than focusing on a single robbery or murder investigation. George Jung's relationships with Carlos Lehder and Pablo Escobar drive the film's criminal-business storyline.
When was Blow released?
Blow was released in 2001 and directed by Ted Demme. Johnny Depp stars as George Jung, with the plot moving from Jung's early smuggling activities to his later downfall.
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