Blow (2001)
based on a true story
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.
Cast
- Johnny Depp - George Jung
- Penélope Cruz - Mirtha Jung
- Franka Potente - Barbara Buckley
- Rachel Griffiths - Ermine Jung
- Ray Liotta - Fred Jung
- Jordi Mollà - Diego Delgado
- Cliff Curtis - Pablo Escobar
- Paul Reubens - Derek Foreal
- Miguel Sandoval - Augusto Oliveras
- Max Perlich - Kevin Dulli
Screenplay
- David McKenna (Screenplay)
- Nick Cassavetes (Screenplay)
- Bruce Porter (Book)
Themes
Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
drug smuggling, war on drugs, drug trafficking, 1970s, drug addiction, rise and fall, cautionary, factual, dramatic, suspenseful, intense
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blow about?
- 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.
- Who directed Blow?
- Blow was directed by Ted Demme.
- Who stars in Blow?
- Blow stars Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths, Ray Liotta, Jordi Mollà.
- How long is Blow?
- Blow has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is Blow?
- Blow is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Blow?
- Blow has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Blow?
- Blow had a budget of $53M.
- How much did Blow gross?
- Blow grossed $83M worldwide.
- Where was Blow produced?
- Blow was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Blow?
- The themes of Blow include: Drug Addiction and Downfall, Addiction and Recovery.