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The Cartel Project

The Cartel Project

2021•1h 13m•8.0/10
DocumentaryCrime

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8.0/10(3)

A documentary thriller recording a deadly dangerous investigation by international reporters to expose the impunity of drug lords and the complicity of political leaders in their crimes.

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France Télévisions, Forbidden Films

Language

FR

Status

Released

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