Drug Wars: The Camarena Story
Seen it?1990 | 1 seasons | 89 min | Drama, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a small audience and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Castle, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Fact-based story of undercover DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena who, while stationed in Guadalajara, uncovered a massive marijuana operation in Northern Mexico that led to his death and a remarkable investigation of corruption within the Mexican government.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Brian Gibson
- Steven BauerEnrique 'Kiki' Camarena
- Elizabeth PeñaMika Camarena
- Miguel FerrerTony Riva
- Benicio del ToroCaro Quintero
- Guy BoydGeorge Gilliard
- Tony PlanaPavon Reyes
- Tomas MilianFlorentino Ventura
- Raymond J. BarryJack Lawn
- Everett McGillBob Rawlings
- Eddie VelezRamon Varona