The Colombian Connection
Synopsis
The year is 1976 and it is a dangerous year in the Straits of Yucatan. The man is Jack Hooks, a former cop set up by his corrupt partner and sent to jail for a drug crime he didn't commit. After being yanked out of prison with an early release deal offered by the DEA, he is sent on a do or die mission; bring down the drug trade of his former partner, Frank Rossi and his contacts. Hooks has no choice but to plunge into the underworld of marijuana smuggling by making one big run through the narrow channel that flows between Cuba and Mexico, also known as "The Eye", and into the heart of a violent Colombian drug ring.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Higgins
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Madill, Bertie Higgins, Julian Higgins
- Original Score
- Dan Martinez
- Original Title
- The Colombian Connection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Dragon Eye Films, Cayo Largo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Higgins
Larry Madill, Bertie Higgins, Julian Higgins
Dan Martinez
Aaron Moorhead
Vincent Talenti, Julian Higgins
Tony Amico, Martha White, Ennis Jordan, Ron Krise, Henry Lui
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Madill
Writer
Bertie Higgins
Writer
Julian Higgins
Writer
Julian Higgins
Director
Dan Martinez
Original Music Composer
Aaron Moorhead
Director of Photography
Vincent Talenti
Editor
Melissa Lyon
Production Design
Julian Higgins
Editor
Bertie Higgins
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Colombian Connection about?
The year is 1976 and it is a dangerous year in the Straits of Yucatan. The man is Jack Hooks, a former cop set up by his corrupt partner and sent to jail for a drug crime he didn't commit. After being yanked out of prison with an early release deal offered by the DEA, he is sent on a do or die mission; bring down the drug trade of his former partner, Frank Rossi and his contacts. Hooks has no choice but to plunge into the underworld of marijuana smuggling by making one big run through the narrow channel that flows between Cuba and Mexico, also known as "The Eye", and into the heart of a violent Colombian drug ring.
Who directed The Colombian Connection?
The Colombian Connection was directed by Julian Higgins.
Who stars in The Colombian Connection?
The principal cast of The Colombian Connection includes Tom Sizemore, Robert Thorne, Bertie Higgins, Bianca Malinowski, Ryan Caldwell.
When was The Colombian Connection released and how long is it?
The Colombian Connection was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colombian Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colombian Connection was composed by Dan Martinez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colombian Connection?
The Colombian Connection holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).