Review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) by Lawrence G — 25 May 2008

Dont ever cross the madrina. you'll end up buried under a condo. great documentary, now you know how Miami was built.

This review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) was written by Lawrence G on 25 May 2008.

Cocaine Cowboys has generally received positive reviews.

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