![]() Based on Elaine Shannon's book and "Time" magazine article, "Desperados". A tight cast portray the investigation into the kidnapping, torture and cover up of Kiki Camarena. It was the second most watched NBC mini-series of the year following The. It was directed by Brian Gibson and starred Steven Bauer, Miguel Ferrer, Benicio del Toro, Treat Williams and Craig T. Miguel Ferrer,Tony Plana, Elizabeth Pena and then 24 year old, Benicio Del Torro also star. Drug Wars: The Camarena Story is a 1990 TV mini-series based on Elaine Shannon’s book Desperados and the Time magazine article of the same name. Nelson (wonderful performance by the way). At the head of the investigation was agent Camerena, played by Steven Bauer along with Jaime Kurkendall,portrayed by Craig T. Filmed on location in Spain, "Drug Wars" is a powerhouse film depicting the role of the DEA in Mexico in 1985 that led to the unveiling of drug corruption within the Mexican government. It was the second most watched NBC mini-series of the year following "The Kennedys". Drug Wars: The Camarena Story Genre: Crime Drama: Written by: Elaine Shannon (non-fiction book) Rose Schacht Ann Powell (Part I) Mel Frohman (Part II) Christopher Canaan Michael Mann (story, Part III) Christopher Canaan Rose Schacht Ann Powell (teleplay, Part III) Directed by: Brian Gibson: Starring: Steven Bauer Miguel Ferrer Benicio del Toro. Acclaimed director, Michael Mann of "Miami Vice", "Heat" and "The Insider" was Executive Producer of this 1991 Mini-series directed by Brian Gibson. Needless to say, I will be only too happy to consign all of these DVD-Rs purchased from various online traders to the dumpster if and when their respective studios release intact official versions on DVD and/or BD. A great film based on DEA agent, Enrique"Kiki" Camerena of Calexico California.
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