Running with the Devil (2019)
The CEO of a powerful international conglomerate sends two of his top executives to track down the source of a major problem: shipments of cocaine are being hijacked and overcut at various points along the supply chain. As they delve deeper into the world of drug trafficking, they uncover a complex web of deceit and corruption that threatens to unravel everything they've worked for. With each step, the danger increases, forcing them to confront their own moral boundaries in the pursuit of answers.
Running with the Devil is a gritty crime thriller that dives into the dark and violent world of the global drug trade. The film follows a DEA agent and drug traffickers as their lives intersect in a high-stakes game of power, survival, and betrayal. With intense performances from Nicolas Cage and Laurence Fishburne, the movie delivers a raw and often unsettling look at the consequences of the drug war. The narrative is nonlinear and sometimes challenging to follow, but it adds to the film’s chaotic and tense atmosphere. Though not perfect, Running with the Devil offers a brutal and thought-provoking portrayal of the drug underworld, making it worth watching for fans of hard-edged crime dramas.