The Two Escobars (2010)

Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medelli­n Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were ... See full summary »

Directors:

Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist

Writers:

Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist

Stars:

María Ester Escobar, Alexis García V., Jaime Gaviria Gómez

5 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
María Ester Escobar	...	Self
Alexis García V.	...	Self
Jaime Gaviria Gómez	...	Self
Francisco Maturana	...	Self

Storyline

Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medelli­n Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably - and fatally - intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. THE TWO ESCOBARS is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics. For Colombians, soccer was far more than a game: their entire national identity rode on the success or failure of their team. Jeff and Michael Zimbalist's fast and furious documentary plays out on an ever-expanding canvas, painting a fascinating portrait of Pablo, Andres, and a country ...

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Plot Keywords:

soccer | drugs | world cup | colombia | pablo escobar | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Sport

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Connections

References Favela Rising (2005)

User Reviews

Wow

What a find. Cracking documentary. Very different views from all sides but fair throughout. Definitely worth two hours of your life.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Colombia

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

27 August 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dwóch Escobarów

Filming Locations:

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$14,457

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$14,457

Company Credits

Production Co:

All Rise Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)