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Blow

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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.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
256K
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POPULARITY
181
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  • Director
    • Ted Demme
  • Writers
    • Bruce Porter(book)
    • David McKenna(screenplay)
    • Nick Cassavetes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Penélope Cruz
    • Franka Potente
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ted Demme
  • Writers
    • Bruce Porter(book)
    • David McKenna(screenplay)
    • Nick Cassavetes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Penélope Cruz
    • Franka Potente
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 481User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

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    Johnny Depp in Blow (2001)
    Johnny Depp in Blow (2001)
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    Penélope Cruz in Blow (2001)
    Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz in Blow (2001)
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    George & Mirtha
    Ray Liotta in Blow (2001)

    Top cast

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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • George Jungas George Jung
    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Mirtha Jungas Mirtha Jung
    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Barbara Buckleyas Barbara Buckley
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Ermine Jungas Ermine Jung
    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Derek Forealas Derek Foreal
    Jordi Mollà
    Jordi Mollà
    • Diego Delgadoas Diego Delgado
    • (as Jordi Molla)
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Escobaras Escobar
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Augusto Oliverasas Augusto Oliveras
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Tunaas Tuna
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Fred Jungas Fred Jung
    Kevin Gage
    Kevin Gage
    • Leon Minghellaas Leon Minghella
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • Kevin Dullias Kevin Dulli
    Jesse James
    Jesse James
    • Young Georgeas Young George
    Miguel Pérez
    Miguel Pérez
    • Alessandroas Alessandro
    • (as Miguel Perez)
    Dan Ferro
    Dan Ferro
    • Cesar Tobanas Cesar Toban
    Tony Amendola
    Tony Amendola
    • Sanchezas Sanchez
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Mr. Tas Mr. T
    Michael Tucci
    Michael Tucci
    • Dr. Bayas Dr. Bay
    • Director
      • Ted Demme
    • Writers
      • Bruce Porter(book)
      • David McKenna(screenplay)
      • Nick Cassavetes(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he 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. —Anonymous
    • drug abuse
    • nosebleed
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Based on a True Story.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for pervasive drug content and language, some violence and sexuality
    • Parents guide

    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 Jaws (1975)), which itself was improvised.
    • Goofs
      When George visits his parents after Barb dies, he drinks and smokes with his father. George takes a deep rolling hit from his cigarette, but never exhales.
    • 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 At 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 reviews481

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A few bags of 'pot' leads to tons of cocaine.
    Director Ted Demme gives us an engrossing look at the very high highs and lowest of lows in the life of one of America's pioneer cocaine dealers George Jung(Johnny Depp). This story spans three decades: starting with Jung happy just to buy and sell 'pot'; being the first gringo to move cocaine into America from Pablo Escobar's Colombian cartel; and daydreaming while tending a garden in Federal prison. Jung lived life in the fast lane with the best of them. Soon there was trouble in paradise that led to life on the run from the FBI and DEA.

    Depp is to be commended on his superb job in the challenging lead role and holding an awkward script together. Cliff Curtis is the stern and powerful Escobar. Ray Liotta is Jung's passive, but concerned father. Paul "Pee Wee" Reubens is Jung's back stabbing gay friend/dealer. Jordi Molla is Diego, Jung's ruthless partner and former cell mate. Penelope Cruz is Jung's wife Mirtha that lives for three things: cocaine, sex and money. I am not impressed with anything that Miss Cruz brings to the movie. The most disliked character in this movie is Jung's snob of a mother played by Rachel Griffiths.

    This may not be everyone's cup of tea, but those who view the movie will have the story lingering in their thoughts. Violence and profanity are scattered about in this sometimes disjointed tale.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2001 (United States)
    • 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
    • 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
      • 2.35 : 1

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