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December 14, 2018 (USA); February 7, 2019 (Italy). Director: Clint Eastwood.

The story follows (Eastwood), a lonely 90-year-old horticulturist facing foreclosure on his business and estrangement from his family. Desperate for money, he accepts a job simply to "drive," unaware at first that he is transporting cocaine for a Mexican drug cartel. Earl’s age and clean driving record make him the perfect "mule," but as his criminal profile grows, he catches the attention of a determined DEA agent, Colin Bates (Cooper). Critical and Contextual Notes 11_C0rr13r3_Th3_Mv13_HD-Altadefinizione01_2019_...

Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña, and Dianne Wiest. December 14, 2018 (USA); February 7, 2019 (Italy)

The movie explores themes of regret, the consequences of prioritizing work over family, and the changing landscape of the American economy. Desperate for money, he accepts a job simply

The film is inspired by the true story of Leo Sharp , a World War II veteran who became a prolific drug courier for the Sinaloa Cartel in his 80s. This was originally documented in the The New York Times article "The Sinaloa Cartel's 90-Year-Old Drug Mule". Plot Summary

Filming took place primarily in Georgia (Atlanta, Rome, and Augusta) and New Mexico.