Blow (2001)

7.2	Rating (1450 ratings)
7.6	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Ted Demme

Starring (View all)

Johnny Depp
George Jung

Penélope Cruz
Mirtha Jung

Franka Potente
Barbara Buckley

Rachel Griffiths
Ermine Jung

Paul Reubens
Derek Foreal

Jordi Mollà
Diego Delgado

Cliff Curtis
Escobar

Miguel Sandoval
Augusto Oliveras

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Bruce Porter
(book)

David McKenna
(screenplay) and

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18 years, 6 months ago at Nov 22 7:10

Claudia

3 votes

Blow is one of those movies you'll either love or hate, depending on whether or not you like watching movies based on the story of one person. In this case, it follows the life of George Jung, one of the biggest drug dealers and the man who established the American cocaine market in the 1970's. This film shows everything you could want to know about this guy, through the good times, the bad times ... read more

Compelling, engrossing drama.

18 years, 1 month ago at Apr 24 13:17

PvtCaboose91

2 votes

"Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it."

Legendary actor Johnny Depp again proves he is a versatile performer that can brilliantly accomplish any role that is tossed in his direction. Of course, I watched Blow because I was attracted by the cast led by the impeccable Depp.

Blow is based on the true story of an American drug smuggler who b... read more

All my life I tossed feelings, and now I'm exhaust

15 years, 11 months ago at Jun 26 17:10

walsh

2 votes

"Blow" - one of the few excellent crime drama, which, perhaps, trying to make the life of known drug dealers, but they do it so ingeniously, that sometimes you want to at least one minute to try yourself in the shoes of Tony Montana's, or about George Jung. Since the "Scarface" - my favorite film of this genre, "Cocaine" just could not appeal, and Johnny Depp's character here is even more sympathy... read more

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George and his friend Tuna, deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price.

Release date: 6 April 2001
UPC: 794043528422

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