Cocaine Cowboys (2006) on Netflix
R20061h 58mCrimeDocumentary
In 1970s and 1980s Miami, cocaine overtakes marijuana. Prosecutors call Jon Roberts the Medellin Cartel's American representative. Smugglers and law enforcement describe the trade.
- Netflix3.9/5
- IMDb7.7/1014,756 votes
- Rotten Tomatoes69%
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Plot summary
The growth of the illegal drug trade in Miami in the 1970s and 1980s is told through interviews with law enforcement officers, journalists, lawyers, former smugglers and gang members, and through news footage of the era. The account also follows cocaine dealer Jon Roberts. In the 1960s and early 1970s marijuana is the main import into the region. Cocaine takes its place: more of it is smuggled in, the price drops, and it reaches a wider market. Loads come in by aircraft and by boat.
Cast
- Jon Robertsas Himself
- Jorge Ayalaas Himself (as Jorge 'Rivi' Ayala)
- Mickey Mundayas Himself
- Toni Mooneyas Herself
- Nelson Andreuas Himself
- Al Sunshineas Himself
- Edna Buchananas Herself
- Sam Burstynas Himself
- Bob Palumboas Himself
- Joseph Davisas Himself (as Dr. Joseph Davis)
- Al Singletonas Himself
- Louis Carusoas Himself
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Cocaine Cowboys (2006)
Can contain spoilers, watch the movie first.
- Billy Corben said in a 2021 interview that the documentary was first going to be named "City Made of Snow" and would have featured an interview with Miguel Perez, a marielito who tried to kill a Colombian drug dealer, Papo Mejia, at the Miami airport with a bayonet and worked with hitman Jorge "Rivi" Ayala.
