''Running with the Devil'' is a 2019 American

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film written and directed by Jason Cabell and starring

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Leslie Bibb Leslie Louise Bibb (born November 17, 1973) is an American actress and model. Bibb began her career with minor roles in television, including the crime drama series '' The Big Easy'' (1997). For her role as Brooke McQueen on the WB Network teen ...

and

Barry Pepper Barry Robert Pepper (born April 4, 1970) is a Canadian-American actor. His best-known film roles include Private Daniel Jackson in ''Saving Private Ryan'' (1998), Corrections Officer Dean Stanton in '' The Green Mile'' (1999), Roger Maris in '' ...

. It is Cabell's directorial debut. It was released in the United States on September 20, 2019, by

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and

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Plot

When a cocaine shipment is compromised to the dismay of the business's masterminds, a chain of events is set in motion to understand the root of the problem. The Cook and The Man are entrusted with the mission to track the supply chain and identify the point of failure. As they trace the journey of the drugs, moving from the fields to the processing facilities, and then crossing borders to reach the distributors, they encounter numerous obstacles. The Cook, known for his meticulous nature, is a high-ranking operative, while The Man, a veteran trafficker, brings his streetwise tactics to the operation. Along the way, they cross paths with a host of characters representing different facets of the drug trade – from farmers to brokers, and from dealers to enforcers. As they move closer to discovering the truth, the duo finds themselves navigating a world filled with greed, betrayal, and extreme danger. The labyrinthine network of the drug trade exposes them to the harsh realities of this underground world, where loyalty is scarce and life is cheap. The DEA, under the charge of Agent in Charge and her right hand known as The Sniper, are concurrently conducting an operation to bring down this drug cartel. This puts them on a collision course with The Cook and The Man, setting the stage for a tense and potentially explosive confrontation. As the net tightens around the various players involved in the drug trade, a tale of survival unfolds, with individuals caught in the crossfire attempting to protect their own interests. In a world where lines between good and evil are often blurred, a race against time ensues, with everyone trying to salvage what they can before the inevitable showdown.

Cast

as The Cook *

as The Man *

as Agent In Charge *

as The Boss *

Adam Goldberg Adam Goldberg (born October 25, 1970) is an American actor. Known for his supporting roles in film and television, Goldberg has appeared in films such as '' Dazed and Confused'', ''Saving Private Ryan'', '' A Beautiful Mind'' and ''Zodiac''. He ...

as The Snitch *

Clifton Collins Jr. Clifton Craig Collins Jr. (born June 16, 1970) is an American film and television actor. He is a Primetime Emmy Award, Independent Spirit Award, Satellite Award, and four-time ALMA Award nominee, and a Screen Actors Guild Award winner. Prior t ...

as The Farmer *

Cole Hauser Cole Kenneth Hauser (born March 22, 1975) is an American actor. He is known for film roles in ''Higher Learning'', '' School Ties'', '' Dazed and Confused'', ''Good Will Hunting'', '' Pitch Black'', ''Tigerland'', '' Hart's War'', ''Tears of the ...

as The Executioner *

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as Number One *

Natalia Reyes Natalia Reyes Gaitán (born 6 February 1987) is a Colombian actress known for her role in '' Terminator: Dark Fate'' (2019). Before that, she was known in Latin America for her role in '' Birds of Passage'' (2018); and for starring on the Sony ...

as The Woman *Marie Wagenman as The Child *

Christian Tappan Christian Tappan (born 19 February 1972) is a Mexican-Colombian television actor. He is mainly recognized for his work in Mexican and Colombian soap operas and series. Biography At the age of 5 he had already participated in several television ...

as Trey *Camilo Amores as Young Man

Production

Filming began in

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on March 13, 2018, then moved to

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on April 2 and wrapped on April 18.

Reception

The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 25% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of . On

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, the film has a weighted average rating of 42 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 5792656 2019 films 2019 action thriller films 2019 crime thriller films 2019 directorial debut films 2010s American films 2010s English-language films American action thriller films American crime thriller films English-language action thriller films English-language crime thriller films Films about cocaine Films about the Drug Enforcement Administration Films about the illegal drug trade Films set in Colombia Films shot in New Mexico Quiver Distribution films Saturn Films films