The Two Escobars (2010)

Sometimes it really is a matter of life and death

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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.

Director: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ion Furjanic
Cinematography: Jeff Zimbalist
Editing: Jeff Zimbalist, Greg O'Toole
Production: All Rise Films
Country: Colombia
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, world cup, football (soccer), drugs, sports documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Two Escobars about?
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.
Who directed The Two Escobars?
The Two Escobars was directed by Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist.
Who stars in The Two Escobars?
The Two Escobars stars María Ester Escobar, Francisco Maturana, Alexis García V., Jaime Gaviria Gómez.
How long is The Two Escobars?
The Two Escobars has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Two Escobars?
The Two Escobars is a Crime, Documentary film.
Where was The Two Escobars produced?
The Two Escobars was produced in Colombia.