Doublecrossed
Synopsis
Based on a true story, this made-for-cable film tells about Barry Seal, a pilot who was a drug smuggler for the infamous Medellin cartel out of Colombia. He was caught by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and decided to turn over and help the DEA break the cartel. However, he got caught in the middle of the Reagan/Bush administration efforts to topple the Nicaraguan government in the '80s, in which Nicaraguan rebels called "contras" were allowed to smuggle cocaine into the US in exchange for their fighting against the leftist Nicaraguan government. Eventually Seal was murdered by his former Medellin employers, and some critics say it was with the tacit, if not implicit, connivance of the US administration.
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Doublecrossed Opening Scenes (1991)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 20, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Alex Lasker, Roger Young
- Original Score
- Richard Bellis
- Original Title
- Doublecrossed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Young
Alex Lasker, Roger Young
Richard Bellis
Donald M. Morgan
Benjamin A. Weissman
Ronald Tanet
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Young
Director
Alex Lasker
Writer
Roger Young
Writer
Ronald Tanet
Producer
Richard Bellis
Original Music Composer
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Judy Truchan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doublecrossed
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What is Doublecrossed about?
Based on a true story, this made-for-cable film tells about Barry Seal, a pilot who was a drug smuggler for the infamous Medellin cartel out of Colombia. He was caught by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and decided to turn over and help the DEA break the cartel. However, he got caught in the middle of the Reagan/Bush administration efforts to topple the Nicaraguan government in the '80s, in which Nicaraguan rebels called "contras" were allowed to smuggle cocaine into the US in exchange for their fighting against the leftist Nicaraguan government. Eventually Seal was murdered by his former Medellin employers, and some critics say it was with the tacit, if not implicit, connivance of the US administration.
Who directed Doublecrossed?
Doublecrossed was directed by Roger Young.
Who stars in Doublecrossed?
The principal cast of Doublecrossed includes Dennis Hopper, Robert Carradine, Richard Jenkins, Adrienne Barbeau, Don Hood.
When was Doublecrossed released and how long is it?
Doublecrossed was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Doublecrossed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doublecrossed was composed by Richard Bellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Doublecrossed?
Doublecrossed holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).