Doublecrossed (1991)

Doublecrossed (1991) poster

Based on a true story, this made-for-cable film tells about Barry Seal, a pilot who was a drug smuggler for the infamous Medellin cartel out of Colombia. He was caught by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and decided to turn over and help the DEA break the cartel. However, he got caught in the middle of the Reagan/Bush administration efforts to topple the Nicaraguan government in the '80s, in which Nicaraguan rebels called "contras" were allowed to smuggle cocaine into the US in exchange for their fighting against the leftist Nicaraguan government. Eventually Seal was murdered by his former Medellin employers, and some critics say it was with the tacit, if not implicit, connivance of the US administration.

Director: Roger Young
Genre: Action, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Bellis
Cinematography: Donald M. Morgan
Editing: Benjamin A. Weissman
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

cocaine, nicaragua, mafia

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doublecrossed about?
Based on a true story, this made-for-cable film tells about Barry Seal, a pilot who was a drug smuggler for the infamous Medellin cartel out of Colombia. He was caught by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and decided to turn over and help the DEA break the cartel. However, he got caught in the middle of the Reagan/Bush administration efforts to topple the Nicaraguan government in the '80s, in which Nicaraguan rebels called "contras" were allowed to smuggle cocaine into the US in exchange for their fighting against the leftist Nicaraguan government. Eventually Seal was murdered by his former Medellin employers, and some critics say it was with the tacit, if not implicit, connivance of the US administration.
Who directed Doublecrossed?
Doublecrossed was directed by Roger Young.
Who stars in Doublecrossed?
Doublecrossed stars Dennis Hopper, Robert Carradine, Richard Jenkins, Adrienne Barbeau, Don Hood, G.W. Bailey.
How long is Doublecrossed?
Doublecrossed has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Doublecrossed?
Doublecrossed is a Action, Drama, TV Movie film.
Where was Doublecrossed produced?
Doublecrossed was produced in United States of America.