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Blow

  • 2001
  • K-15
  • 2h 4m
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Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz in Blow (2001)
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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.

  • Director
    • Ted Demme
  • Writers
    • Bruce Porter
    • David McKenna
    • Nick Cassavetes
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Penélope Cruz
    • Franka Potente
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    268K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,197
    670
    • Director
      • Ted Demme
    • Writers
      • Bruce Porter
      • David McKenna
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • Stars
      • Johnny Depp
      • Penélope Cruz
      • Franka Potente
    • 489User reviews
    • 140Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

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    Penélope Cruz in Blow (2001)
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    George & Mirtha
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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • George Jung
    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Mirtha Jung
    • (as Penelope Cruz)
    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Barbara Buckley
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Ermine Jung
    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Derek Foreal
    Jordi Mollà
    Jordi Mollà
    • Diego Delgado
    • (as Jordi Molla)
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Escobar
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Augusto Oliveras
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Tuna
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Fred Jung
    Kevin Gage
    Kevin Gage
    • Leon Minghella
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • Kevin Dulli
    Jesse James
    Jesse James
    • Young George
    Miguel Pérez
    Miguel Pérez
    • Alessandro
    • (as Miguel Perez)
    Dan Ferro
    Dan Ferro
    • Cesar Toban
    Tony Amendola
    Tony Amendola
    • Sanchez
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Mr. T
    Michael Tucci
    Michael Tucci
    • Dr. Bay
    • Director
      • Ted Demme
    • Writers
      • Bruce Porter
      • David McKenna
      • Nick Cassavetes
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A lot of Johnny Depp's dialogue was improvised, including the scene where they are trying to find a place to put all their money from selling coke and his line "We're gonna need a bigger boat" (a quote from Tappajahai (1975)), which itself was improvised.
    • Goofs
      In 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 credits
      A photograph of the real George Jung appears at the end of the film, as the credits start to roll.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Spy Kids/Tomcats/Someone Like You/Amores Perros (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Can'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)

    User reviews489

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    10/10
    Depp Delivers A Knockout Performance in this Depressing Biopic!
    A Biopic about the American cocaine smuggler George Jung, 'Blow' directed by Ted Demme, showcases & salutes a talent named Johnny Depp. Depp Delivers A Knockout Performance as George Jung! Its a performance that deserves immense respect & admiration.

    'Blow' is The story of George Jung, the man who established the American cocaine market in the 1970s.

    'Blow' is a Depressing Biopic. Its certainly not meant for the faint-hearted. It requires courage & bravery to watch this story, that spells doom right from the very beginning. George Jung's ambition comes across clearly the moment he zeroes on Lucifer. Cinematically, he's a fascinating & disturbing protagonist, who gives inn smoothly. David McKenna & Nick Cassavetes's Screenplay is uninhibited & blunt. Ted Demme's Direction is top-notch. Cinematography & Editing are proper.

    Depp is simply brilliant. His performance held my interest from beginning to end. Its an under-rated performance, that truly deserved more recognition. I am truly waiting to witness Depp winning an Academy-Award, not just because I am a huge fan, but also because Depp represents fine acting to the Modern-Era of Film. Here's an actor who makes acting look so effortless & groovy, that he inspires me.

    On the whole, 'Blow' is a must see.
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    • While in prison, did George Jung's daughter ever come to visit him?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2001 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • WarnerBros.com
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blow: One Man's Life
    • Filming locations
      • Ontario International Airport - 2900 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, California, USA(Los Angeles International Airport scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Apostle
      • Avery Pix
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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