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Blow (2001)

“based on a true story”

7.4/10 · 4,706 votes 2h 4m r DramaCrime

#24 of 148 films from 2001 #927 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ted Demme · Written by Nick Cassavetes, David McKenna

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Overview

The story of how George Jung, together with the Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar, established the billion-dollar cocaine empire in the United States in the 1970s.

Cast

Johnny Deppas George Jung
Penélope Cruzas Mirtha Jung
Franka Potenteas Barbara Buckley
Rachel Griffithsas Ermine Jung
Paul Reubensas Derek Foreal
Jordi Mollàas Diego Delgado
Cliff Curtisas Pablo Escobar
Max Perlichas Kevin Dulli
Miguel Sandovalas Augusto Oliveras
Ethan Supleeas Tuna
Ray Liottaas Fred Jung
Kevin Gageas Leon Minghella
Tony Amendolaas Sanchez
Jesse Jamesas Young George

Facts

Release dateApril 4, 2001
Runtime124 min (2h 4m) — longer as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresDrama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$53,000,000
Box office$83,300,000 (1.6× budget)
IMDbtt0221027

More from Ted Demme

LifeLife1999 · ★ 6.7 · 1h 48m

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Questions

How long is Blow?
Blow runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Is Blow worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 4,706 votes, which places it #24 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 84%) and #927 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Blow?
Blow was directed by Ted Demme. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Life (1999).
Who stars in Blow?
Johnny Depp as George Jung; Penélope Cruz as Mirtha Jung; Franka Potente as Barbara Buckley; Rachel Griffiths as Ermine Jung; Paul Reubens as Derek Foreal; Jordi Mollà as Diego Delgado.
What is Blow rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Blow?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9034.

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