Based on the true story of George Jung. This is an uncompromising look at the rise and fall of the man who became the largest importer of Colombia cocaine to the United States in the 1970's.
1 videodisc (approximately 124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in polychrome digital optical surround Dolby video file DVD video
Target Audience Note:
CHVR: 14A
Other Title:
Cartel [DVD]
Notes:
Based on the book by Bruce Porter Special features: documentary: "Lost paradise: cocaine's impact on Colombia"; documentary: "Addiction: body and soul"; George Jung interviews; fact and trivia subtitle track; filmmaker commentary with director Ted Demme and the real George Jung; deleted scenes with optional commentary by Ted Demme; production diary; character outtakes; Nikka Costa music video "Push and pull"; theatrical teaser and trailer; cast and crew filmographies; DVD-ROM features: script-to-screen; link to exclusive infinifilm features; original website Director of photography, Ellen Kuras ; editor, Kevin Tent ; music, Graeme Ravell ; costume designer, Mark Bridges ; production designer, Michael Hanan Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths, Paul Reubens, Jordi Molla, Cliff Curtis, Max Perlich, Miguel Sandoval, Ray Liotta DVD ; Dolby Digital sound (5.1, surround) ; widescreen (2.35:1) screen formats ; interactive chapter index and other interactive features Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
