Crime drama based on a true story, starring Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper. Octogenarian Earl Stone has spent years building his horticulture business, but his pursuit of success has estranged him from his family. When foreclosure looms, he takes a delivery job driving across the Mexican border, unaware that he has been recruited as a courier for a drug cartel.
Clint Eastwood directs himself in this film inspired by a true story, which is modest and old-fashioned in a good way. He stars as Earl Stone, a horticulturist in his late 80s who accepts a high-paying job that requires him to drive across country. Soon, however, Earl discovers that he is transporting cocaine for a drug cartel. Earl is the sort of person who uses words and expressions that aren't politically correct, but Eastwood ensures that he is a likeable, amiable character. Happily, the film is equally charming, especially when Earl is singing along to old songs while driving his truck. Yes, a couple of scenes are unnecessary (do we really need to see Earl enjoying two separate threesomes?), but for the most part The Mule is funny, well-paced and poignant. For Eastwood's generations of fans, it's a must-see.
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Earl Stone | Clint Eastwood |
| Agent Colin Bates | Bradley Cooper |
| Special agent in charge | Laurence Fishburne |
| Agent Treviño | Michael Pena |
| Mary | Dianne Wiest |
| Laton | Andy Garcia |
| Julio | Ignacio Serricchio |
| Iris | Alison Eastwood |
| Ginny | Taissa Farmiga |
| Gustavo | Clifton Collins Jr |
| Emilio | Robert LaSardo |
| role | name |
|---|---|
| Director | Clint Eastwood |
