The movie “Blow” aired in 2001. It tells the story of George Jung and the Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar who launched the cocaine market in the US during the 70s. The main roles were performed by Johnny Depp as George Jung, Penélope Cruz as Mirtha Jung, and Franka Potente.
Where it Filmed?
“Blow” filming took place in several locations in California, USA. Some of those locations include Ontario International Airport, Whittier, Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Manhattan Beach. Filming happened from February 2, 2000, until May 2000.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Johnny Depp | George Jung |
| Franka Potente | Barbara Buckley |
| Rachel Griffiths | Ermine Jung |
| Paul Reubens | Derek Foreal |
| Cliff Curtis | Escobar |
| Miguel Sandoval | Augusto Oliveras |
| Ethan Suplee | Tuna |
| Ray Liotta | Fred Jung |
| Kevin Gage | Leon Minghella |
| Max Perlich | Kevin Dulli |
| Jesse James | Young George |
| Dan Ferro | Cesar Toban |
| Tony Amendola | Sanchez |
| Bobcat Goldthwait | Mr. T |
| Michael Tucci | Dr. Bay |
| Monet Mazur | Maria |
| Lola Glaudini | Rada |
| Jennifer Gimenez | Inez |
| Emma Roberts | Young Kristina Jung |
| Charles Noland | Jack Stevens |
| Pamela Abdy | Beach Woman #3 |
| John Harrington Bland | FBI Waiter #1 |
| Jimmy Burke | FBI Waiter #4 |
| Brantley Bush | FBI Waiter #3 |
| The Dawk | Guard (Visit Area #2) |
| Crystal Erickson | Stewardess #1 |
| Daniel Escobar | Emilio Ochoa |
| Tracy Falco | Beach Woman #2 |
| Jean-Carlos Felix | Prison Guard (Warden’s Office) |
| Lazaro Galarraga | Band Singer |
| Brian Goodman | Guard Gus |
| Elif Guertin | Stewardess #2 |
| Josh Herman | Detective #1 |
| Faith Hoover | Stewardess #6 |
| Brad Hunt | GG |
| Patrick Husted | Bank Manager |
| Kristina Jung | Clerk (scenesDeleted) |
| Ralph Kampshoff | Guard (Visit Area #1) |
| Ajgie Kirkland | James Trout |
| Skip O’Brien | Customs Agent |
| Richard LaGravenese | Detective #2 |
| Roberto Lopez | Guard (Danbury) |
| Lydell M. Cheshier | Inmate #3 |
| Dorothy Lyman | Judge (Chicago) |
| Jodie Mann | Nurse (Cape Cod) |
| Charles Martiniz | Bank Employee |
| Gonzalo Menendez | Ramon Ochoa |
| Mauricio Mendoza | Benny |
| Carlos Mendoza | Tony |
| Alan James Morgan | Young Tuna |
| Randy Mulkey | Employee #1 |
| Kathleen Mullan | Beach Woman #5 |
| Meriah Nelson | Stewardess #4 |
| Tony Perez | Bank President |
| Jack Polick | Ben |
| Elizabeth Rodriguez | Martha Oliveras |
| Bert Rosario | Bank President (Panama) |
| Leslie Schirrmacher | Stewardess #5 |
| Dale Snowberger | FBI Waiter #2 |
| Sophie Tsimel | Beach Woman #4 |
| Julia Vera | Clara Blanca |
| Santiago Verdu | Juan Carlos |
| Pamela Walker | FBI Waiter #5 |
| Dan Andreiu | Prison Inmate (uncredited) |
| Ricardo Azulay | Restaurant / Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Twyla Banks | Inmate’s Daughter (uncredited) |
| Anastasia Blue | One of Derek Foreal’s Party Girls (uncredited) |
| Greg Bronson | Prison Inmate (uncredited) |
| Nick Cassavetes | Man in Derek’s Salon (uncredited) |
| Lisa Claire | Beach Vendor (uncredited) |
| Al Coronel | Salsa Dancer (uncredited) |
| Ari Davis | Car Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Anna de Cardi | Friend at Pool Party (uncredited) |
| Dana Emberson | Beach Cyclist (uncredited) |
| Ellen Fawl | Waitress (uncredited) |
| Janine Foster | Flight Attendant (uncredited) |
| Miguel Ángel Fuentes | Body Guard for Pablo Escobar (uncredited) |
| Nicel Gara | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Ted Hollis | Male Patron (uncredited) |
| Jorge Jimenez | Alessandro’s Guy (uncredited) |
| Jacque Lawson | Biker (uncredited) |
| Cynthia Loebe | Principal (uncredited) |
| Corey Lubak | Prison inmate (uncredited) |
| Melissa Reneé Martin | One of Derek Foreal’s Party Girls (uncredited) |
| Katy Mikelle | Officer (uncredited) |
| Pino Moreau | Colombian Drug Dealer (uncredited) |
| Tony Tanelli Oliver | Inmate #3 (uncredited) |
| Jo Price | Business Woman (uncredited) |
| Hayden rae | Head Security Guard (Bank Safe) (uncredited) |
| R.A. Rayne | Airport Security Office Number 2 (uncredited) |
| Bobby Reed | DEA Agent (uncredited) |
| Leonel Rendón | Priest (uncredited) |
| Joe Rosario | Banker (uncredited) |
| R. Blakeley Smith | Sven (uncredited) |
| Joey Sotello | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Crafty St. James | Airplane Mechanic (uncredited) |
| Bill Willens | Biker (uncredited) |
| Lars Woods | FBI Undercover Agent (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Some fun facts about the movie include:
- The film is a Biography/Crime genre with a duration of 2 hours and 4 minutes.
- Ted Demme worked as the director of the movie.
- Different writers like Bruce Porter, David McKenna, and Nick Cassavetes contributed to the script.
- There were other notable actors such as Rachel Griffiths, Paul Reubens, Jordi Mollà, Cliff Curtis and Miguel Sandoval performed in the film.
- “Blow” received 3 wins and was nominated for 9 more awards.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ontario International Airport – 2900 E. Airport Drive, Ontario, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0559976
- Longitude: -117.5980922
- Place ID: ChIJp9TPWvw0w4ARO1JZyBbtxJ8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ontario International Airport (ONT), Ontario, CA 91761, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Whittier, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.9791793
- Longitude: -118.032844
- Place ID: ChIJ94d6VYbTwoARWiRAwUd9qCc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Whittier, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7700504
- Longitude: -118.1937395
- Place ID: ChIJWdeZQOjKwoARqo8qxPo6AKE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Long Beach, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Manhattan Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.8847361
- Longitude: -118.4109089
- Place ID: ChIJL2Ow4sWzwoARIEUV9NRRAwc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
