Operation Odessa

This documentary tells the true story of an unlikely partnership formed in the early 1990s. A Russian mobster, a Cuban spy, and a playboy from Miami collaborated on a scheme to sell a Soviet submarine to the Cali Cartel for 35 million dollars. The narrative follows the group as they navigated the world of Colombian drug trafficking to execute the deal.

The film was directed by Tiller Russell, marking the first entry in a chronological sequence of his work that includes Silk Road and Lunatic Dreamers. It was produced by Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, and Sheldon Yellen through Showtime Pictures Inc. and Belfort Entertainment. The cast features several individuals appearing as themselves, including Ludwig Fainberg, Nelson Tony Yester, and Kristy Galeota.

The production was well received by both viewers and professionals. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.7 based on 7,200 votes, while its TMDB score is 7.2 from 99 votes. Film critics gave the documentary a rating of 7 based on 8 reviews, which is slightly lower than the scores provided by the general audience.