The Infiltrator

Name: The Infiltrator
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2016-07-13
Duration: 2 h 7 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger, John Leguizamo, Daniel Mays, Benjamin Bratt

The true story of one man against the biggest drug cartel in history.

The Infiltrator (2016)

Timing: 2:7 (127 min)

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Release date

2016-07-13

Country

United Kingdom, United States

Production

Good Films Collective

Genre

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Budget

$28 000 000

Revenue

$20 848 450

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Director

Brad Furman

Actors

Bryan Cranston, Diane Kruger, John Leguizamo, Daniel Mays, Benjamin Bratt, Amy Ryan, Elena Anaya, Joseph Gilgun, Gino Picciano, Art Malik
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Scenario

Producer

Brad Furman, Don Sikorski, Paul M. Brennan, Miriam Segal, Bryan Cranston, Scott LaStaiti, Peter Hampden, Norman Merry, Kate Fasulo, Robert Mazur

Operator

Joshua Reis

Composer

Chris Hajian

Artist

Crispian Sallis

Audition

Gail Stevens

Editing

Luis Carballar, David Rosenbloom, Jeff McEvoy
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Short description

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.

What's left behind the scenes

Actor Bryan Cranston is 180 centimeters tall. He is significantly taller than the real-life person he portrays.
After Olympia Dukakis's character portrays the protagonist's aunt, Katie remarks that she deserves an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Dukakis, in fact, holds an Oscar in that exact category for the film 'Moonstruck'.
During a lunch in New York, where Bryan Cranston was playing Lyndon Johnson in a Broadway production, director Brad Furman brought up the film 'Drug War' and offered the actor a role. Cranston asked for the script, read it, and agreed.
During an episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' the host asked actor Bryan Cranston if he expected to find himself in Heaven after death. 'After everything I did in Tampa, no,' the actor replied. He was referring to the filming of Brad Furman's movie 'The Money Trail' in Tampa.
A representative of director Brad Furman sent a copy of Robert Mazur's book to British producer Miriam Segal, who immediately recognized the cinematic potential of the story. Her company, Good Films, acquired the film rights and compiled a list of potential screenwriters. The list included Ellen Sue Brown, Furman's mother, who is credited as Ellen Brown Furman. As Furman himself recounted: "Ultimately, Miriam came to me and declared, 'I'm hiring your mother as the screenwriter, because there is no one better than her.'"
Some episodes of the film were shot at the airfield in Dunsfold, Surrey, England. The same location was used for filming the 2002 reboot of the automotive show "Top Gear".
The role in the series 'Breaking Bad' (2008-2013) earned Bryan Cranston four Emmy Awards, and his performance in Brad Furman's film 'The Lincoln Lawyer' (2011) left an indelible impression on the director.
Some scenes of the film were shot at the Dunsfold airfield in Surrey, England. This is also where the 2002 reboot of the automotive show 'Top Gear' was filmed.
A representative of director Brad Furman sent a copy of Robert Mazur’s book to British producer Miriam Segal, who immediately recognized the cinematic potential of the story. Her company, Good Films, acquired the rights to an adaptation and compiled a list of potential screenwriters. Ellen Sue Brown, Furman’s mother, who is credited as Ellen Brown Furman, was included on the list. As Furman himself recounted: "Ultimately, Miriam came to me and said, 'I'm hiring your mother as a screenwriter, because there's no one better.'"
As costume designer Dina Colleen later recounted, the appearance of the drug dealer's wife, played by Elena Anaya, was partially based on former US First Lady Nancy Reagan.
The first film directed by Brad Furman, in which he also served as a producer.
As costume designer Dina Colline later revealed, the appearance of the drug trafficker’s wife, played by Elena Anaya, was partially inspired by former US First Lady Nancy Reagan.
This is Brad Furman’s second film starring Bryan Cranston and John Leguizamo. Both actors appeared in his 2011 thriller, "The Lincoln Lawyer".
In the television series Breaking Bad (2008-2013), Hank and Walt Jr. mention a book written by Robert Mazur, a special agent for the U.S. Customs Service. In the film Undercover, Mazur's role is played by Bryan Cranston.
Before filming began, Bryan Cranston spent several days with Robert Mazur, whom he portrayed in the film "The Infiltrator".
The first film by director Brad Furman, in which he also served as a producer.
The film was shot and released seven years after the publication in 2009 of Robert Mazur's book, "Undercover Agent: My Secret Life and the Banks That Laundered Money for Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel".
Federal agent Robert Mazur, played by Bryan Cranston, was simply called Bob by everyone. For the operation to infiltrate the criminal syndicate, he took the alias “Bob Musella”.
In the television series “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013), Hank and Walt Jr. mention a book written by Robert Mazur, a special agent of the U.S. Customs Service. In the film “Donnie Brasco”, Bryan Cranston plays the role of Mazur.
During "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the host asked actor Bryan Cranston if he expected to end up in Heaven after death. “After everything I’ve done in Tampa, no,” the actor replied, referring to the filming of Brad Furman’s “The Infiltrator” in Tampa.
Actor Bryan Cranston is 180 centimeters tall. He is significantly taller than his real-life counterpart.
Work on the film began after Brad Furman read Robert Mazur's book, 'Keyman: My Secret Life and the Banks That Laundered Money for Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel.' The book was recommended to the director by producer Don Sicorski, whom Furman had known for many years and had worked with on numerous occasions.
Work on the film began after Brad Furman read Robert Mazur's book "The Infiltrator: My Secret Life and the Banks That Laundered Money for Pablo Escobar's Medellín Cartel." The book was recommended to the director by producer Don Sikorski, with whom Furman had been acquainted for many years and had collaborated with on numerous occasions.
After Olympia Dukakis portrays the main character’s aunt, Cathy says she deserves an “Oscar” for Best Supporting Role. Dukakis actually has an “Oscar” for that category for the film “Moonstruck”.
During a lunch in New York, where Bryan Cranston was playing Lyndon Johnson in one of the Broadway productions, director Brad Furman spoke about the film "The Infiltrator" and offered the actor a role. Cranston asked to be given the script, read it, and agreed.
The film was shot and released seven years after Robert Mazur's book, 'Keyman: My Secret Life and the Banks That Laundered Money for Pablo Escobar's Medellin Cartel,' hit bookstores in 2009.
Before filming began, Bryan Cranston spent several days in the company of Robert Mazur, whom he played in the movie 'Drug War'.
Bryan Cranston’s role in the series “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013) earned him four Emmy Awards, and he made a lasting impression on Brad Furman with his performance in “The Lincoln Lawyer” (2011).
The second film by director Brad Furman, starring Bryan Cranston and John Leguizamo. Both actors appeared in his thriller 'The Lincoln Lawyer', which was released in 2011.
Federal agent Robert Mazur, played by Bryan Cranston, was known to everyone simply as Bob. For his undercover operation to infiltrate the criminal syndicate, he adopted the pseudonym 'Bob Musella'.