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
Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Peña, and Dianne Wiest. 11_C0rr13r3_Th3_Mv13_HD-Altadefinizione01_2019_...
December 14, 2018 (USA); February 7, 2019 (Italy). Director: Clint Eastwood. The film is inspired by the true story
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 December 14, 2018 (USA); February 7, 2019 (Italy)
This film marked Eastwood’s return to acting for the first time since Trouble with the Curve (2012) and his first time in the dual role of director and star since Gran Torino (2008).
The movie explores themes of regret, the consequences of prioritizing work over family, and the changing landscape of the American economy.
Filming took place primarily in Georgia (Atlanta, Rome, and Augusta) and New Mexico.