Review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) by Spookie M — 13 May 2008

Compelling and violent doc about miami drug trade in the 80's. Inspired Scarface and scores of other films.

This review of Cocaine Cowboys (2006) was written by Spookie M on 13 May 2008.

Cocaine Cowboys has generally received positive reviews.

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