Blow 2001 official trailer johnny depp, penelope cruz movie hd. George jung, reallife subject of blow, explains why he. Blow dvd johnny depp stars as george jung, an average smalltown american boy who pursues the american dream his waybecoming the first american to import cocaine to the united states on a large scale, exposing college kids, highpaid professionals and the hollywood glitterati to a new, hipper form of high. Blow movie johnny depp posterlaminated available90cm x 60cmbrand new. What draws you in about blow is that george was such a nice guy. He also appeared in the 1986 film platoon with charlie sheen, tom berenger, and willem dafoe. George jung the cocaine smuggler portrayed by johnny depp in blow has been released from prison, after nearly two decades. Blow gives us a fastpaced look at the quick rise and fall of george jung who became a premier importer of colombian cocaine, forever changing the face of drugs in america.
That made him the greatest success story in drugs, an industry that has inspired more movies than any other. He started his film career by playing glen lantz in the 1984 horror film a nightmare on elm street. In the 1990s, he starred as the title characters in the films crybaby 1990, edward scissorhands 1990, arizona dream 1993, whats eating. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. Boston george working w pablo escobar, prison visit from johnny depp, and more. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. George jung finally got the chance to see ted demmes 2001 biopic blow, starring johnny depp and based on jungs life and crimes, on. After a starring role in the comedy private resort 1985, depp was cast in the lead role of the skating drama thrashin 1986 by the films director, but the decision was later overridden by its. Blow premiere 73 johnny depp through the years 3 the many faces of johnny depp 1 imdb salutes hollywood brunettes volume 2 1 fun in the sun 1 21 jump street stars through the years 1 paul reubens through the years 1. An oslo detective with a painful past returns to his native iceland to help a hotheaded local cop catch a serial killer. Depps first film role was in the horror film a nightmare on elm street 1984, in which he played the boyfriend of heroine nancy thompson heather langenkamp and one of freddy kruegers victims.
Johnny depp and the cocaine dealer who inspired the film blow have been reunited following the drug smugglers release from prison. Today he is 56, and has starred in 88 movies in total, 58 since blow was released how old do you think he looks in the movie. In the movie blow with johnny depp what is the name of the song when they bury his girlfriend. Blow is a 2001 film about an american cocaine smuggler. Rent blow 2001 starring ted demme and denis leary on dvd and bluray. Johnny depp portrays george, the ambitious outlaw who, perhaps more than any american, transformed powder cocaine from relative obscurity in the u. George jung johnny depp, having seen his parents defeated by poverty vows to do better for himself and when his marajuana dealing operation lands him in jail the chance to join the drugs big league beckons. George played by johnny depp begins his life as the son of fred ray liotta. Johnny depp reunited with cocaine dealer he played in blow. Blow featuring johnny depp as george jung and penelope cruz as mirtha jung was a true crime story about how jung got into smuggling drugs. Following the life of cocainetrafficking pioneer george jung in a way that. As played by johnny depp, george is less a villain than a young gogetter at the wrong time and place. With johnny depp, penelope cruz, franka potente, rachel griffiths.
See more ideas about johnny depp, johnny depp blow and long hair styles. Blow full movie 2001 lets join, fullhd movies seasonepisode here. The film concludes with notes indicating that jung will not be eligible for parole until 2015, and that his daughter has yet to visit him. But in just a few short years, george jung johnny depp, a highschool football star single handedly became the worlds premiere importer of cocaine from colombias medellin cartel, changing the course of an entire generation. George jung the prolific cocaine smuggler portrayed by johnny depp in the movie blow. The true story behind the film starring johnny depp. In the turbulence of the 1970s, the international drug trade underwent a fast, violent and lucrative revolution and one ordinary american was at its center. See more ideas about blow movie, blow johnny and johnny depp. The movie ends up being a moral story about what drugs did to george and. Blow 2001 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Poster sweeney todd beware johnny depp tim burton musical period slasher film.
Johnny depp is an american actor, producer and musician. Johnny depp was 36 in blow when he played the character george jung that was over 19 years ago in 2001. Blow stars johnny depp in a biopic about george jung, a man who claims that in the late 1970s he imported about 85 percent of all the cocaine in america. Johnny depp and former drug kingpin george jung hung out for the first time since the inspiration for blow was released from jail. Johnny depp is a versatile and reliable actor who almost always chooses interesting projects. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. Emi music publishing, latinautor, bmi broadcast music inc.
Blow featuring johnny depp as george jung and penelope cruz as mirtha jung. The story of how george jung, along with the medellin cartel headed by pablo escobar, established the american cocaine market in the 1970s in the united states. Blow also features paul reubens and max perlich in featured roles. As a story of the rise and fall of this man, it serves. Rating is available when the video has been rented. On release, george seizes the opportunities of the 1970s american cocaine boom, establishing himself as the man behind 85% of the countrys entire supply. George jung, you stand accused of possession of six hundred and sixty pounds of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Johnny depp, penelope cruz, franka potente, rachel griffiths, paul reubens, jordi molla, cliff curtis, miguel. With elements that seem borrowed from movies like goodfellas and boogie nights, blow is pretty much beentheredonethat despite another excellent performance from johnny depp. George jung, reallife subject of blow, explains why he first. His problem was that for all the money he made he kept on losing. Johnny depp celebrity profile check out the latest johnny depp photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Blow stars johnny depp in a biopic about george jung, a man who claims that in the late 1970s he imported about 85 percent of all the. Cocaine smuggler george rises from poverty to become one of the biggest drug dealers in america before his eventual downfall. Your honor, id like to say a few words to the court if i may. Blow explores a time in recent history when changing social norms seemed to offer a tidal wave of commercial opportunity for someone inclined to take advantage of the situation. What draws you in about blow is that george was such a. Below is a link to a list of all songs on the blow soundtrack.
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