Blow
BlowRating: 7.4 |
Language: en |
Year:2001 |
Country:US |
Tags:
1970s, cautionary, dramatic, drug addiction, drug smuggling, drug trafficking, factual, intense, rise and fall, suspenseful, war on drugs |
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Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Description:
"George Jung, a young boy from a financially strained family in the 1950s, witnesses his parents' struggle to make ends meet. His father's inability to secure a stable income leads their family into bankruptcy and deeply impacts George's perspective on life. As he grows up and enters the tumultuous 1960s, a close friend, Tuna, introduces him to the world of marijuana dealing. Their venture proves successful, particularly in California, but it isn't long before George faces the harsh reality of imprisonment.During his time behind bars, he encounters cocaine – an illicit substance that would ultimately alter the course of his life. Upon release, George leverages this knowledge to become a key figure in the drug trade and accumulates wealth by bringing large quantities of cocaine into the United States. However, his success is short-lived as he soon faces the dire consequences of his choices and pays a heavy price for his actions."
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