Blow

2001
18
2h 4m

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

281K

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Docudrama Drug Crime Tragedy True Crime Biography Crime Drama

The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.The story of how George Jung, along with the Medellín Cartel headed by Pablo Escobar, established the American cocaine market in the 1970s in the United States.

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

281K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

1,602

117

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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Trivia
The real George Jung was released from prison on June 2, 2014, to reside in a San Francisco halfway house. He was due to be freed in November, but was released early after fulfilling a plea bargain by testifying against his co-conspirators.

Goofs
In the final drug bust, a crew member wearing a gold watch is visible behind the plastic.

Quotes
[Narrating, last lines]
George: So in the end, was it worth it? Jesus Christ. How irreparably changed my life has become. It's always the last day of summer and I've been left out in the cold with no door to get back in. I'll grant you I've had more than my share of poignant moments. Life passes most people by while they're making grand plans for it. Throughout my lifetime, I've left pieces of my heart here and there. And now, there's almost not enough to stay alive. But I force a smile, knowing that my ambition far exceeded my talent. There are no more white horses or pretty ladies at my door.

Crazy credits
A photograph of the real George Jung appears at the end of the film, as the credits start to roll.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Spy Kids/Tomcats/Someone Like You/Amores Perros (2001)

Soundtracks
Can't You Hear Me Knocking
Written by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards
Performed by The Rolling Stones
Courtesy of Promotone B.V. / Virgin Records
Published by Abkco Music, Inc. (BMI)

User reviews495

Featured review

8/10

The Biograpy of the Cocaine Drug Lord George Jung

You would never believe that the story of a drug lord could be so interesting but it is. While the film may not be 100% accurate it is a fairly good depiction of the life of George Jung.

The story tells the tale of Jung's childhood, how his family became flat broke, how and why Jung decided that drugs was to be his way of life and Jung's rise to the top of drug world as well as his downfall.

The movie has quite a bit of action, a good biographical story to tell, intense drama and a good casting. I enjoyed the film very much and do recommend it to not only fans of Johnny Depp but to those that are interested in biographical films and crime-dramas.

8/10