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Blow

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Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz in Blow (2001)
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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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    • Ted Demme
    • Bruce Porter(book)
    • David McKenna(screenplay)
    • Nick Cassavetes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Penélope Cruz
    • Franka Potente
    • Ted Demme
    • Bruce Porter(book)
    • David McKenna(screenplay)
    • Nick Cassavetes(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Johnny Depp
    • Penélope Cruz
    • Franka Potente
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    • 487User reviews
    • 139Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
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    Johnny Depp in Blow (2001)
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    Penélope Cruz in Blow (2001)
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    Johnny Depp
    Johnny Depp
    • George Jung
    Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz
    • Mirtha Jung
    • (as Penelope Cruz)
    Franka Potente
    Franka Potente
    • Barbara Buckley
    Rachel Griffiths
    Rachel Griffiths
    • Ermine Jung
    Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens
    • Derek Foreal
    Jordi Mollà
    Jordi Mollà
    • Diego Delgado
    • (as Jordi Molla)
    Cliff Curtis
    Cliff Curtis
    • Escobar
    Miguel Sandoval
    Miguel Sandoval
    • Augusto Oliveras
    Ethan Suplee
    Ethan Suplee
    • Tuna
    Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta
    • Fred Jung
    Kevin Gage
    Kevin Gage
    • Leon Minghella
    Max Perlich
    Max Perlich
    • Kevin Dulli
    Jesse James
    Jesse James
    • Young George
    Miguel Pérez
    Miguel Pérez
    • Alessandro
    • (as Miguel Perez)
    Dan Ferro
    Dan Ferro
    • Cesar Toban
    Tony Amendola
    Tony Amendola
    • Sanchez
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    Bobcat Goldthwait
    • Mr. T
    Michael Tucci
    Michael Tucci
    • Dr. Bay
      • Ted Demme
      • Bruce Porter(book)
      • David McKenna(screenplay)
      • Nick Cassavetes(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      A lot of Johnny Depp's dialogue was improvised, including the scene where they are trying to find a place to put all their money from selling coke and his line "We're gonna need a bigger boat" (a quote from Jaws (1975)), which itself was improvised.
    • 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 At 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)

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    8/10
    Great True Story
    Johnny Depp, (George Jung),"The Libertine",'04 played an eager young guy who wanted to out do his father in many ways in life, especially making more money and satisfying his wife. When George Jung was growing up, his father and mother always fought about not enough money and his mom seemed to always dominate his poor dad. Penelope Cruz,"Sahara",'05, played the wife of George and was a complete knock out with her good looks and great acting skills. George Jung hit the top of his chosen career with rooms filled with millions of dollars and lots of white powder to blow up the nostrils. If you like pictures dealing with drugs and the outcome of enjoying this junk, this is the picture for you. Johnny Depp, gave an outstanding performance and put his heart and soul into this role.
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    • While in prison, did George Jung's daughter ever come to visit him?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 6, 2001 (United States)
      • United States
      • WarnerBros.com
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Ontario International Airport - 2900 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Apostle
      • Avery Pix
      • New Line Cinema
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    • 2 hours 4 minutes
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