Frontline - S13E09: The Godfather of Cocaine

Name: The Godfather of Cocaine
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1995-02-14
Duration: 55 min

Feb 14, 1995Documentary, NewsSeason 13, Episode 9

FRONTLINE travels to Colombia for an investigative biography of the rise and fall of the richest and most violent cocaine drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Before Colombian police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency hunted him down and killed him, Escobar built an estimated $4 billion fortune through international cocaine smuggling alliances and the violent repression of his enemies.

Cast: Will Lyman

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Frontline S13E09 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "The Godfather of Cocaine" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1995-02-14, this episode is part of Season 13 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman among the cast. With a runtime of 57m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. FRONTLINE travels to Colombia for an investigative biography of the rise and fall of the richest and most violent cocaine drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Before Colombian police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency hunted him down and killed him, Escobar b...