Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel, Part 1

• Director: Paul Krasny
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• Genre: Crime
• Movie Type: Detective Film, Crime Drama
• Themes: Drug Trade, Going Undercover
• Main Cast: Julie Carmen, Dennis Farina, John Glover
• Release Year: 1992
• Country: US
• Run Time: 100 minutes

Plot

Meticulously researched and elaborately produced, the two-part TV movie Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel is based on a true story. In addition, to quote the original print ads, "This is the one we won!" Incorruptible agents of the DEA declare war against Colombia's Medelin drug lords. To undermine the enemy, the Feds launch an undercover operation, targeted at the cartel's refineries. Alex Farina, Dennis Farina and John Glover head the enormous cast, which includes Julie Carmen in a standout performance as a Colombian judge. Filmed in Spain and Florida, part one of Drug Wars debuted January 19, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Julie Carmen - Judge Sonia Perez-Vega; Richard Delmonte; Maria Diaz; Dennis Farina - Mike Cerone; John Glover - Loco Garrison; Alex McArthur - Tom Vaughan; Michele Placido - Col. Roberto Chavez; Assumpta Serna - Judge Christina Soto; Geno Silva - Rodriguez Gacha; Gustav Vintas - Pablo Escobar; Chris Mulkey - Charlie White; Karen Young - Faye Vaughan; Lewis Arlt; Ray Oriel - Juan Pedroza; Efrain Figueroa

Credit

Paul Krasny - Director, Charles Bernstein - Composer (Music Score)

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