Blow
"based on a true story"
Originally released in 2001. Blow is a crime/drama film. directed by Ted Demme. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, and Franka Potente
Synopsis
A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 4, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (4,507 votes)
Budget
$53M
Production budget
Box Office
$83.3M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $53,000,000
- Revenue
- $83,300,000
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Spanky Pictures
- Apostle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blow about?
A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father ca...
Who directed Blow?
Blow was directed by Ted Demme.
How long is Blow?
Blow has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Blow released?
Blow was released on April 4, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blow?
The main cast of Blow includes Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Franka Potente, Rachel Griffiths, Ray Liotta.
Is Blow worth watching?
Blow has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 4,507 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.