George jung, reallife subject of blow, explains why he first. It is based on the reallife stories of george jung, pablo escobar, carlos lehder rivas portrayed in the film as diego delgado, and the medellin cartel. Blow was the final theatrical film directed by demme to be released in his lifetime. Blow 2001 official trailer johnny depp, penelope cruz movie hd the story of george jung, the man who established the american cocaine market in the 1970s. Im not sure why rt deems his performance excellent, his feminine features just dont work in the genre. George jung the prolific cocaine smuggler portrayed by johnny depp in the movie blow. Johnny depp portrays george, the ambitious outlaw who, perhaps more than. The films title comes from a slang term for cocaine. Johnny depp reunited with cocaine dealer he played in blow. A highvelocity look at george jungs depp spectacular rise and fall based on the true story of how powder. Blow movie 2001 johnny depp, penelope cruz video dailymotion. Johnny depp, penelope cruz and ray liotta lead the cast of this crime drama based on a true story. Johnny depps movie city of lies pulled from release. Blow featuring johnny depp as george jung and penelope cruz as mirtha jung.
Johnny depp plays jung with a consummate authenticity that, especially when sees the interviews with the real george jung, literally leaps out of the screen. The most famous phrases, film quotes and movie lines by johnny depp. Amid a time of very bad press for johnny depp, the stars upcoming movie about the death of rapper notorious b. Blow ted demme, johnny depp, penelope cruz, franka. Following the life of cocainetrafficking pioneer george jung in a way that. Almost 20 years after the films release, former drug trafficker george. In the movie blowwhat was that toast that johnny depp. Johnny depp and the cocaine dealer who inspired the film blow have been reunited following the drug smugglers release from prison. Johnny depp eff spicergetty images how johnny depp became famous. Depp made his acting debut in the 1984 movie a nightmare on elm street. That made him the greatest success story in drugs, an industry that has inspired more movies than any other. Johnny depp in the role of drug dealer george jung in the movie blow. Johnny depp george jacob jung was johnny depps reallife cocainedealing inspiration for the movie blow and he is still locked up in prison.
Blow 2001 official trailer johnny depp, penelope cruz movie hdthe story of george jung, the man who established the american cocaine. Johnny depp again proves his lack of credibility in the crime genre, his first attempt being in the similarly dull donnie brasco. 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. Tthe movie is higher on style than it is on substance, but one of its strong suits is. George jung, reallife subject of blow, explains why he. David sheehans summer movie magic 1 episode 20 the lone ranger. The 71yearold walked free today following a nearly 20year stint at fci. 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. Here are the ten best performances of johnny depp s. With johnny depp, penelope cruz, franka potente, rachel griffiths. Blow also features paul reubens and max perlich in featured roles. George played by johnny depp begins his life as the son of fred ray liotta. George jung, the heavyweight cocaine smuggler who inspired the johnny depp film blow, has been released from prison. Rating is available when the video has been rented.
Here are the ten best performances of johnny depps. Imagefind images and videos about rich, money and johnny depp on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. George jung released from prison johnny depps blow. Blow 2001 official trailer johnny depp, penelope cruz movie hd the story of george jung, the man who established the american cocaine. Blow, starring johnny depp and based on jungs life and crimes, on. Blow is better than scarface or any other similar movies by years. Blow 2001 official trailer johnny depp, penelope cruz movie hd. George played by johnny depp begins his life as the son of fred ray liotta, an earnest breadwinner. Johnny depps blow inspiration released from prison. Johnny depp is an actor known for his portrayal of eccentric characters in films like ed wood, sleepy hollow and charlie and the chocolate factory, as well as his role as captain jack. A photograph of the real george jung appears at the end of the film, as the credits. Johnny depp full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
555 1272 1087 313 69 656 689 803 903 1118 487 161 1299 1397 806 104 787 1092 338 153 957 520 498 301 879 422 1362