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Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (1990)

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Fact-based story of undercover DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena who, while stationed in Guadalajara, uncovered a massive marijuana operation in Northern Mexico that led to his death and a remarkable investigation of corruption within the Mexican government.

Cast & Crew

Director
Brian Gibson
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    Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena Steven Bauer
  • Profile picture of Elizabeth Peña
    Mika Camarena Elizabeth Peña
  • Profile picture of Miguel Ferrer
    Tony Riva Miguel Ferrer
  • Profile picture of Benicio del Toro
    Caro Quintero Benicio del Toro
  • Profile picture of Guy Boyd
    George Gilliard Guy Boyd
  • Profile picture of Tony Plana
    Pavon Reyes Tony Plana
  • Profile picture of Tomas Milian
    Florentino Ventura Tomas Milian
  • Profile picture of Raymond J. Barry
    Jack Lawn Raymond J. Barry
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Miniseries

1990

3 episodes

Season 1 of Drug Wars: The Camarena Story premiered on January 7, 1990

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  • 1980s
  • drug war