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Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (1990)

1h 29m

Running Time

1
Seasons

3
Episodes

Drug Wars: The Camarena Story (1990)

Name: Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1990-01-07

1h 29m

Running Time

1
Seasons

3
Episodes

Plot.

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.

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Release Date
January 7, 1990

Status
Ended

Seasons
1

Episodes
3

Running Time
1h 29m

Genres
Drama Crime

Last updated: 2023-11-09

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Wiki.

Drug Wars: The Camarena Story is a 1990 TV mini-series that aired on January 7, 8 & 9 1990, based on Elaine Shannon’s book Desperados and the Time magazine article of the same name. It was directed by Brian Gibson and starred Steven Bauer, Miguel Ferrer, Benicio del Toro, Treat Williams and Craig T. Nelson. It was the second most watched NBC mini-series of the year following The Kennedys and was followed up in 1992 with Drug Wars: The Cocaine Cartel starring Dennis Farina.