The infiltrator and mazurs story are actually 100% real. Read the full interview here to learn more about how the movie came to be made, what hollywood typically gets wrong about drug lords, and the parts of the infiltrator he genuinely likes. So, movieguide advises extreme caution for the infiltrator. The true story behind robert mazurs undercover work leading to one of the. Jul 22, 2016 the movie the infiltrator has just arrived on silver screens around the world. However, the true story behind the movie reveals that numerous other agents not shown or focused on in the film played key roles in. Jul, 2016 bryan cranston goes undercover to catch a kingpin in the basedonatruestory thiller the infiltrator. The infiltrator is based on the true story of robert bob mazur, a federal agent who goes deep undercover to infiltrate pablo escobars drug trafficking scene. Want to know more about the robert mazur true story that inspired the the infiltrator movie. It tells the true story of robert mazur, an undercover agent who. The new movie stars bryan cranston in the title role, and the.
The infiltrator showcases the dangerous and difficult career of an undercover agent. Jul, 2016 how diane krugers infiltrator character became an unlikely undercover agent. The infiltrator hits theaters july and is based on the true story of robert mazur, a former undercover agent. Sep 02, 2016 the infiltrator is a 2016 crime drama movie that is based on the real life story of robert mazur, a former united states customs special agent who went undercover to take down the biggest moneylaundering organization. The infiltrator is a true story, but its also a movie with a beginning, middle and an end. It also contains lots of strong foul language, some extreme violence, references to prostitution and homosexuality, and drug content.
In the infiltrator, which is based on a true story about bringing down pablo escobars drug trafficking empire, diane kruger has to look glamorous. The infiltrator is a 2016 crime drama movie that is based on the real life story of robert mazur, a former united states customs special agent who went undercover to take down the biggest moneylaundering organization. This film details the true story of drug trafficking and laundering illegal money. The infiltrator starring breaking bad bryan cranston is an excellent edgeofyourseat movie but this truestory, firstperson account by the undercover agent who infiltrated the medellin cartel is even better a pageturner detailing not only the murderous intersection between drugthugs and banks but also the frightening struggles for. Jul, 2016 the infiltrator certainly looks good though, as brad furman and cinematographer joshua reis who served as a cameraman on 2011s the lincoln lawyer, which brad furman also directed deliver a visuallyslick and wellcrafted movie here one that features an appropriately scuzzy and sleazy vision of the 1980s drug crime underworld. The infiltrator tells the real life story of robert mazur, played by bryan, who goes undercover to infiltrate the money laundering scheme of the notorious drug kingpin pablo escobar. The real story of the infiltrator is still ongoing. Let us serve as your robert mazur wiki and so that. The infiltrator is a 2016 american biographical crime drama film directed by brad furman and. Bryan cranston goes undercover to catch a kingpin in the basedonatruestory thiller the infiltrator.
The infiltrator movie bryan cranston pablo escobar money laundering gangsters true stories favorite tv shows real life all about time. Robert mazurs real life story is just as tense and exciting as anything that was depicted in joe pistones story as donnie brasco but because the infiltrator has been filmed afterwards, it puts. The infiltrator is rated r under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian for violence, strong throughout, and some sexual content and drugrelated. Jul 14, 2016 most of all, the infiltrator is a stirring account of how one country found within itself the resources and the resolve to beat back the drug scourge once and for all. Top 10 movie portrayals of real life gangsters duration. Jul 12, 2016 as laid out in mazurs 2009 memoir the infiltrator, the story of that dangerous, yearslong mission was practically giftwrapped for the big screen. Oh, wait bill newcott is a writer, editor and movie critic for aarp media. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The true story behind the infiltrator robert mazur. Here are some other awesome movies like the infiltrator. Theres a lot of material to get through and pacing becomes a real problem, the story flashing forward one minute and then becoming ponderous and meandering the next. His astonishing story is told in new hollywood film the. Most of all, the infiltrator is a stirring account of how one country found within itself the resources and the resolve to beat back the drug scourge once and for all.
Overall, the infiltrator is a riveting and complex movie with great direction and superb acting. As the movie opens with rushs tom sawyer blasting away, we are reminded that it is tampa, florida 1985, and we see mazur at work, in what turns out the be the last phase of an undercover job. The infiltrator 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The movie the infiltrator has just arrived on silver screens around the world. Adler berriman barry seal july 16, 1939 february 19, 1986 was a trans world airlines twa pilot who became a major drug smuggler for the medellin cartel. The infiltrators compelling factbased story and tremendously talented cast are often just enough to. The websites critical consensus reads, the infiltrator s compelling factbased story and tremendously talented cast are often just enough to balance out its derivative narrative and occasionally clunky execution.
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The 21 true story reveals that the real mit blackjack team, on which the movie was based, played in the early 1990s. As the infiltrator hits cinemas, meet the man who inspired the movie by taking down drug cartel. How diane krugers infiltrator character became an unlikely. The infiltrator movie vs true story of robert mazur, emir abreu. More information find this pin and more on true story crime movies by history vs. Jul 16, 2016 robert mazurs memoir about his undercover work as federal agent inspired the film the infiltrator, starring oscar nominee and emmy, golden globe, and tony winner bryan cranston as mazur. Story of staten islandborn infiltrator who carried out moneylaundering sting on pablo escobars men hits hollywood.
Sep 10, 2016 as the infiltrator hits cinemas, meet the man who inspired the movie by taking down drug cartel. The true story behind the infiltrator robert mazur interview. The movie shows the characters talking on cell phones and playing blackjack at the red rock and planet hollywood casinos, which didnt open until 2006 and 2007, respectively. From an entertainment standpoint, i liked the infiltrator from beginning to end, and i love the fact that its based on a true story. An undercovercartelbust story that couldnt be made. If crimedramas are your cup of tea, i highly recommend watching it. The infiltrator tells an amazing true story the good. Bryan cranston is one of the best actors of our time, and all of the characters were very well played by the rest of the cast. Based on a true story, federal agent robert bob mazur bryan cranston goes deep undercover to infiltrate pablo escobars drug trafficking scene plaguing the.
The supporting cast isnt forgotten, either, and the infiltrator satisfyingly fleshes out several other characters, making the entire 1980s criminal canvas that much richer. Jun 21, 2016 the infiltrator starring breaking bad bryan cranston is an excellent edgeofyourseat movie but this true story, firstperson account by the undercover agent who infiltrated the medellin cartel is even better a pageturner detailing not only the murderous intersection between drugthugs and banks but also the frightening struggles for. Robert mazur spent years undercover infiltrating the medellin cartels criminal hierarchy. Aug 27, 2012 robert mazur the infiltrator duration.
When seal was convicted of smuggling charges, he became an informant for the drug enforcement administration and testified in several major drug trials. Based on a true story, federal agent robert bob mazur bryan cranston goes deep undercover to infiltrate pablo escobars drug trafficking scene plaguing the nation in 1986 by posing. My secret life inside the dirty banks behind pablo escobars. As the movie begins, cranstons mazur has yet to go undercover as a. The infiltrator is a crime story set 30 years ago when first lady nancy reagan was urging young people to just say no to drugs. Jul 7, 2016 we investigate the infiltrator movie vs. Gangsters, fighters, athletes, serial killers, celebrities and so much morethese movies are the best of the basedonatruestory stories. The infiltrator tells an amazing true story the infiltrator is a bit slow at times but does a good job of bringing this true story to the screen. Post what you thought about the infiltrator in the comments below. The infiltrator brings the story of undercover agent robert mazur. Jul, 2016 overall, the infiltrator is a riveting and complex movie with great direction and superb acting. The supporting cast all do very well, the story from what l have read is a good enactment from real life into a movie, but somehow this film always pushes you.
The electrifying true story of robert mazurs life as an undercover agent who infiltrated one of the worlds largest drug cartels by posing as a highlevel money launderer the inspiration for the major motion picture the infiltrator. Is the real robert mazur happy that the infiltrator movie was made. As the infiltrator hits cinemas, meet the man who inspired. When director michael mann saw the potential in robert mazurs life story, telling him it had tremendous potential to be a movie, it was the impetus needed to begin work. The true story of one man against the biggest drug cartel in history. Of course, the infiltrator never questions whether all this activity actually did any good, but perhaps thats a subject for another movie. Jul 01, 2009 the electrifying true story of robert mazurs life as an undercover agent who infiltrated one of the worlds largest drug cartels by posing as a highlevel money launderer the inspiration for the major motion picture the infiltrator. But did you know that robert mazur is a real person and the film is based on his life. Bryan cranston is undercover dea in the infiltrator. However, the movie lacks the sufficient intensity and cohesion required to make a truly great police thriller. Jul 12, 2016 the infiltrator is a true story, but its also a movie with a beginning, middle and an end. Films set in the 1980s crime films based on actual events drama films based on actual events. Theres a lot of material to get through and pacing becomes a real problem, the story flashing forward one minute and then becoming ponderous and. The true story behind robert mazurs undercover work leading to one of the biggest drug busts of alltime, and a blow against pablo escobar.
The infiltrator is a film that tells the true story of robert mazur bryan cranston and his dangerous operation in south florida in an effort to take down the escobar operations that were taking place in the area at the time. It tells the true story of robert mazur, an undercover agent who infiltrated pablo escobars drug empire in the. I see the caption references the infiltrator as a story of one man, but this man owes it to the entire cchase team for carrying him across the goal line. Robert mazur had worked as a consultant on the 2006 film miami vice starring colin farrell and jamie foxx. In fact, the film is based on a book written by mazur titled the infiltrator. The film is based on the true story of robert mazur, a federal customs and excise agent who lived the high life of colombias most powerful cartels while using his. A book deal, and six months of intensive writing followed, and the infiltrator, authored by robert mazur was born. As laid out in mazurs 2009 memoir the infiltrator, the story of that dangerous, yearslong mission was practically giftwrapped for.
Bryan cranston plays a reallife agent who goes inside pablo. However, the true story behind the movie reveals that numerous other agents not shown or focused on in the film played key roles in operation cchase, as mazur pointed out in a facebook post. Bryan cranston gets bad again in the infiltrator film is based on true story of a customs agent who went undercover to fight 1980s drug cartels. Director michael mann told mazur that his life story had tremendous potential to be a film. The websites critical consensus reads, the infiltrators compelling factbased story and tremendously talented cast are often just.