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Snitch is a 2013 American action thriller film [4] directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Dwayne Johnson, based on the experiences of DEA informant James Settembrino. The film was released in the United States on February 22, 2013.
Snitch: Directed by Ric Roman Waugh. With Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Jon Bernthal, Susan Sarandon. A father goes undercover for the DEA in order to free his son, who was imprisoned after being set up in a drug deal.
- (93K)
- Action, Drama, Thriller
- Ric Roman Waugh
- 2013-02-22
- Simon Assaad
- Dwayne Johnson Plays the Lead. Dwayne Johnson plays John Matthews, a single father who finds out from his ex-wife that their son has been arrested for selling drugs.
- The Movie Was Inspired By True Events. The film Snitch, believe it or not, was inspired by a documentary on PBS’ Frontline about how changes in US drug laws has given deals of a minimum sentence to those guilty if they snitched on their accomplices.
- Barry Pepper Plays an Agent. Acclaimed actor Barry Pepper plays Agent Cooper, one of the officials who helps John bring the drug dealers to justice. In order to get into character, Barry told Hollywood.com that he worked with actual DEA agents and learned that “when they go undercover, it sort of becomes that life and in Cooper’s case, he was working undercover for years…and it just sort of becomes a part of you.”
- Benjamin Bratt Portrays a Kingpin. Law & Order vet Benjamin Bratt returns to film after doing TV stints in Modern Family and Private Practice. In Snitch, he plays drug kingpin Juan Carlos Pintera AKA El Topo.
NEW. At 18 years old, Jason receives a mandatory 10-year prison sentence after being caught with a package that contained illegal drugs, although he was unaware of its contents. His father ...
- (151)
- Ric Roman Waugh
- PG-13
- Dwayne Johnson
Aug 22, 2023 · Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, ‘Snitch’ is an action thriller film that revolves around John Matthews (Dwayne Johnson), who has to go undercover as a drug informant to reduce the prison sentence of his estranged son, who was wrongfully captured by the authorities.
Feb 20, 2013 · Directed with impressive action style and a surprisingly gifted touch for family emotions by longtime stuntman Ric Roman Waugh, “Snitch” relies on the well-worn cliche of the mildly rebellious teenage son who still resents his dad for leaving him and his mom for a younger wife and a new family.
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Sep 5, 2023 · Filming primarily occurred in the Shreveport-Bossier City Metropolitan Area of Louisiana, with a few scenes shot in Texas. The budget constraints seemingly influenced the choice of locations.
