An exploration of the United States of America’s war on drugs from multiple perspectives. For the new head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the war becomes personal when he discovers his well-educated daughter is abusing cocaine within their comfortable suburban home. In Mexico, a flawed, but noble policeman agrees to testify against a powerful general in league with a cartel, and in San Diego, a drug kingpin’s sheltered trophy wife must learn her husband’s ruthless business after he is arrested, endangering her luxurious lifestyle.
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Credits: TheMovieDb.

Film Cast:

• Robert Wakefield: Michael Douglas
• Javier Rodriguez: Benicio del Toro
• Helena Ayala: Catherine Zeta-Jones
• Montel Gordon: Don Cheadle
• Caroline Wakefield: Erika Christensen
• Manolo Sanchez: Jacob Vargas
• Ray Castro: Luis Guzmán
• Eduardo Ruiz: Miguel Ferrer
• Seth Abrahms: Topher Grace
• Arnie Metzger: Dennis Quaid
• Carlos Ayala: Steven Bauer
• Chief of Staff: Albert Finney
• General Ralph Landry: James Brolin
• Gen. Arturo Salazar: Tomas Milian
• Francisco Flores: Clifton Collins Jr.
• DEA Agent – Trailer: Enrique Murciano
• Jeff Sheridan: D.W. Moffett
• Barbara Wakefield: Amy Irving
• Attorney Michael Adler: Peter Riegert
• Juan Obregón: Benjamin Bratt
• Tigrillo / Obregón Assassin: Yul Vazquez
• Vanessa: Majandra Delfino
• David Ayala: Alec Roberts
• Prosecutor Ben Williams: James Pickens Jr.
• Social Worker: Viola Davis
• Desert Truck Driver: Andrew Chavez
• Desert Truck Driver: Michael Saucedo
• Salazar Soldier / The Torturer: Jose Yenque
• Salazar Soldier #2: Emilio Rivera
• Lawyer Rodman: Michael O’Neill
• Mark: Russell G. Jones
• State Capitol Reporter #1: Lorene Hetherington
• State Capitol Reporter #2: Eric Collins
• DEA Agent – CalTrans: Beau Holden
• DEA Agent – CalTrans: Peter Stader
• DEA Agent – CalTrans: James Lew
• DEA Agent – CalTrans: Jeremy Fitzgerald
• DEA Agent – CalTrans: Russell Solberg
• DEA Agent – Trailer: Don Snell
• DEA Agent – Trailer: Gary Carlos Cervantes
• Ruiz’s Secretary: Leticia Bombardier
• Ruiz’s Assistant: Carl Ciarfalio
• Van Driver: Steven Lambert
• Van Passenger: Gilbert Rosales
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Rick Avery
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Mario Roberts
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Eileen Weisinger
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Keii Johnston
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Mike Watson
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Kurt D. Lott
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Lincoln Simonds
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Steve Tomaski
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Buck McDancer
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: John Callery
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Ousaun Elam
• DEA Agent – Public Storage: Brian Avery
• F*****-up Bowman: Corey Spears
• Helena’s Friend: Rena Sofer
• Helena’s Friend: Stacey Travis
• Helena’s Friend: Jennifer Barker
• Parking Valet: Dean Faulkner
• Tourist Woman: Daniella Kuhn
• Tourist Man: Brandon Keener
• Governor Bill Weld: Bill Weld
• Partygoer #1: George Blumenthal
• Lobbyist: Stephen Dunham
• Senator Don Nickles: Don Nickles
• Economist: Margaret Travolta
• Senator Harry Reid: Harry Reid
• Jeff Podolsky: Jeff Podolsky
• Partygoer #2: Jewelle Bickford
• Senator Barbara Boxer: Barbara Boxer
• Senator Orrin Hatch: Orrin Hatch
• Senator Charles Grassley: Chuck Grassley
• Partygoer #3: Dave Hager
• Partygoer #4: Tucker Smallwood
• Ana Sanchez: Marisol Padilla Sánchez
• Salazar Soldier: Víctor Quintero
• Salazar Soldier: Toby Holguin
• Salazar Soldier: Ramiro González
• Judge Reed: Elaine Kagan
• ADA Dan Collier: John Slattery
• Arrested Man in Apartment: Jimmy Ortega
• Tackled Man #1: Greg Boniface
• Tackled Man #2: Thomas Rosales Jr.
• Customs Official: Rudy M. Camacho
• Dealer: Vonte Sweet
• Hotel Deskman: Ed Breving
• Agent Hughes: Jack Conley
• Agent Johnson: Eddie Velez
• Director of EPIC: Craig N. Chretien
• Assistant Director of EPIC: John Brown
• DEA Representative: Mike Siegel
• Porfilio Madrigal: Joel Torres
• Marty: Stephen J. Rose
• Rehab Counselor: Kimber Fritz
• Witness #1: Harsh Nayyar
• Witness #2: Mary Pat Gleason
• Man on Street: Vincent M. Ward
• Pablo Obregón: Jsu Garcia
• Polygraph Administrator: Gregory Estevane
• Polygraph Assistant: Alex Procopio
• Mrs. Castro: Rita Gomez
• Teacher: Kaizaad Kotwal
• John: David Jensen
• Waiter #1: Jay Krymis
• Waiter #2: Mike Malone
• Doctor: René Pereyra
• Press Secretary: Kymberly Newberry
• Ayala Security #1: Carroll Schumacher
• Ayala Security #2: Ben Scott
• Meeting Leader: Michael Showers
• Rosario (uncredited): Salma Hayek
• TV Reporter (uncredited): Fred Anderson
• Stan (uncredited): David Bickford
• FBI Agent (uncredited): Adam Clark
• DEA Agent (uncredited): Chic Daniel
• Reporter (uncredited): Sonia Debreczeni
• Junkie (uncredited): Alan Easley
• Photo Journalist (uncredited): Choel Evans
• Newspaper Photographer (uncredited): Rod Fielder
• Detective (uncredited): Tony Guma
• Witness #3 (uncredited): Valerie Hanna
• Reporter (uncredited): Dominic Koulianos
• Cafe Patron (uncredited): Zachary Lindsey
• Cocktail Party Attendee (uncredited): Meagan Lopez
• Restaurant Patron (uncredited): Christie McNew
• Cincinnati Hooker (uncredited): Ambrit Millhouse
• Guy by Swimming Pool (uncredited): Ken Miyamoto
• Cincinnati Police Officer (uncredited): David Pittinger
• Businessman (uncredited): Christopher Rogers
• Stand-In (uncredited): Leo Rogstad
• Art Appraiser (uncredited): Laurent Schwaar
• DEA Agent / Attorney (uncredited): Joey Sotello
• Drug Dealer (uncredited): William-Christopher Stephens
• Cafe Patron (uncredited): Clyde Tull
• Cafe Patron (uncredited): Fairly Tull
• FBI Agent (uncredited): Jim Cody Williams
• Junkie (uncredited): Anthony Hawkins Woods
• Court Room Participant (uncredited): William ‘Shorty’ Young

Film Crew:

• Casting: Debra Zane
• Original Music Composer: Cliff Martinez
• Casting Associate: Terri Taylor
• Director of Photography: Steven Soderbergh
• Production Design: Philip Messina
• Editor: Stephen Mirrione
• Screenplay: Stephen Gaghan
• Costume Design: Louise Frogley
• Makeup Department Head: Katherine James
• Producer: Edward Zwick
• Producer: Marshall Herskovitz
• Music: Herbie Hancock
• Screenplay: Simon Moore
• Producer: Laura Bickford
• Art Direction: Keith P. Cunningham
• Set Decoration: Kristen Toscano Messina
• Set Designer: Maya Shimoguchi
• Foley Mixer: David Betancourt
• Foley Artist: Dawn Lunsford
• Foley Editor: John Murray
• Foley Artist: Alicia Stevenson
• Hair Department Head: Kathrine Gordon
• Boom Operator: Joseph F. Brennan
• First Assistant Director: Gregory Jacobs
• Stunt Coordinator: John Robotham
• Set Designer: Greg Berry
• Foley Editor: Rick Mitchell
• Unit Production Manager: Frederic W. Brost
• Chief Lighting Technician: James Plannette
• Assistant Set Decoration: Shana Sigmond
• Costume Supervisor: Joyce Kogut
• Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Larry Blake
• Construction Coordinator: Chris Snyder
• Leadman: Jason Bedig
• Property Master: Steven B. Melton
• Script Supervisor: Annie Welles
• Still Photographer: Bob Marshak
• Electrician: Russell Ayer
• Production Coordinator: Karen Jarnecke
• First Assistant “B” Camera: Duane Manwiller
• Dialogue Editor: Aaron Glascock
• First Assistant “A” Camera: Barry Idoine
• Production Supervisor: Robin Le Chanu
• Camera Operator: Gary Jay
• Set Dresser: Alan Easley
• Hair Department Head: Bonnie Clevering
• Makeup Artist: Loretta James-Demasi
• Location Manager: Ken Lavet
• Assistant Property Master: Melody Miller
• Art Department Coordinator: Wylie Griffin
• Hairstylist: Roxanne Wightman
• Rigging Gaffer: R. Michael De Chellis
• Second Assistant “A” Camera: James W. Apted
• First Assistant Accountant: Sonya Lunsford
• Assistant Art Director: Blair Huizingh
• Assistant Property Master: Lance Larson
• Second Assistant “B” Camera: Glenn Brown
• Production Sound Mixer: Paul Ledford
• Boom Operator: Keenan Wyatt
• Projection: Edward J. Ertel
• Key Grip: Herb Ault
• Post Production Supervisor: Caitlin Maloney
• Color Timer: Dana Ross
• Assistant Sound Editor: F. Scott Taylor
• Grip: Kyle Carden
• Negative Cutter: Gary Burritt
• Camera Loader: Stacy De La Motte
• Casting Assistant: Pamela Lynn Thomas
• Set Dresser: Dale E. Anderson
• Second Assistant Director: Trey Batchelor
• Production Accountant: Sonny Ritscher
• Set Dresser: Brent A. Blom
• Best Boy Electric: Eric Wycoff
• Payroll Accountant: Renee D. Czarapata
• Second Second Assistant Director: Basti Van Der Woude
• Set Dresser: Brooke Sartorius
• Set Designer: Barbara Ann Spencer
• Best Boy Grip: Kevin ‘Rambo’ Fitzgerald
• Set Dresser: Gary A. Brewer

Movie Reviews:

• JPV852: Seen this a few times over the years and still remains a compelling multi-character drama with some fine performances all around. Also has some great visuals depending on the storyline. Not sure where I rank it amongst Soderbergh’s other works (Ocean’s 11 has the fun factory going for it) but still love it no matter how many times I’ve seen it. **4.5/5**
• 5rJoud: **Someone needs to go back to directing school**

  This gem of the millennium comes with a great story (which has been done countless times before and after), great actors (funny faced most of them), and very well done action.

  Unfortunately all is wasted on the terrible actual telling of that story and its people in action. We get weird colors, useless zoom ins, shots into nothing, a boring soundtrack, the whole thing stripped off any continuity and stretched to 2 hours 30 minutes.

  It is understandable the makers of this film wanted to underline the realism with a documentary style, but come on. Or maybe they just were on some of the drugs shown in the picture, or maybe, and that must be it, they wanted the audience to feel like they were on drugs.

  9 June 2017

  I am migrating my reviews from a different site which has become simply garbage. TMDB looks awesome and I look forward to be a part of it.