The Mule (2018), directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, is a crime drama based on the true story of Leo Sharp, an elderly man who becomes a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. Eastwood plays Earl Stone, a 90-year-old horticulturist facing financial ruin and estrangement from his family. Desperate for money, Earl unwittingly agrees to transport drugs across state lines, quickly becoming the cartel’s most reliable mule. As he makes more trips and earns substantial rewards, he draws the attention of the DEA, led by agent Colin Bates, played by Bradley Cooper. The film explores themes of regret, redemption, and the consequences of one’s choices, as Earl grapples with his criminal activity and the impact it has on his personal life.
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