THE MULE
Inspired by a True Story
In the Theatre:
Starting Friday, December 28th
Run Time: 1 hr 56 min
Rated: R
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
A 90-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran is caught transporting $3 million worth of cocaine through Michigan for a Mexican drug cartel.
Writers:
Sam Dolnick (inspired by the New York Times Magazine Article “The Sinaloa Cartel’s 90-Year Old Drug Mule” by), Nick Schenk
Stars:
Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Taissa Farmiga | See full cast & crew »
Earl Stone is a 90-year-old horticulturist and Korean War veteran who is facing financial ruin and is estranged from his family. Desperate for money, he becomes a “mule” transporting cocaine through Illinois for a Mexican drug cartel. He becomes a sort of “Robin Hood” with his ill gotten money, renovating his VFW Post and paying for his gran-daughter’s wedding. He makes peace with his ex wife before her death as the DEA and the cartel close in on him..