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Feb 13, 2020 · From big-studio productions like Traffic and Scarface to shoestring independent films like Maria Full of Grace and City of God, the stories of battles at the border and illegal drug trade often make for the best projects.
- Deanna Janes
Sicario: Directed by Denis Villeneuve. With Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Victor Garber. An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
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- Action, Crime, Drama
- Denis Villeneuve
- 2015-10-02
Nov 1, 2021 · The story of the rise and fall of the first American-born drug lord in Mexico, this tale of power, money, greed and betrayal amongst rival members of the drug cartels finds American gangster Erik...
Apr 13, 2017 · A movie with intertwined stories on multiple levels does a brilliant way of depicting all aspects of the war on drug. Everything one could expect from cartel movies is in Traffic – personal drama, backdoor policy, action, ruthlessness, and turmoils.
Sep 19, 2024 · Emphasizing the various facets of drug cartels, like criminal operations, power struggles, and inevitable confrontations with law enforcement, these best cartel movies deliver an understanding of the subject matter, exploring themes of betrayal, loyalty, and ambition.
Jun 12, 2023 · While drug cartels have become extremely popular in TV series like Ozark and Breaking Bad, there are many great movies which focus on cartels as well.
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Oct 2, 2015 · Oscar-winner Del Toro stars as Javier Rodriguez, a Mexican police officer who is trying to bring down the most dangerous members of a Tijuana cartel. Traffic is a realistic and hard-hitting portrait that shows just how many people can be involved in some way with the drug trade.