True story behind the mule movie

The real guy who inspired clint eastwoods character is leo sharp, a world war ii veteran not a korean war veteran like in the film. Clint eastwoods the mule trailer is super tense cinemablend. This movie is based on a crazy true story about a reallife drug mule who was pushing 90yearsold. The mule may not be the type of movie youd expect from leigh whannell, who wrote saw, dead silence and insidious and has cowriter, costar and executive producer credits here. Leo sharp was the sinaloa cartels most effective mule. An australian tourist returning from a footy trip in thailand has been detained by security.

True story behind new clint eastwood movie the mule. Clint eastwoods the mule is based on the true story of an elderly world war ii veteran who ultimately becomes the oldest and one of the most prolific drug mules in the history of the united states. The screenplay, by nick schenk, is based on the new york times article the sinaloa cartels 90yearold drug mule by sam dolnick, which recounts the story of leo sharp, a world war ii veteran who became a drug courier for the sinaloa cartel in his 80s. Clint eastwoods the mule is based on the true story of an elderly world war ii veteran who ultimately becomes the oldest and one of the most. The real sharp, however, didnt show quite so much regret. When he was nearly in his 80s, sharp became a drug courier. The screenplay, by nick schenk, is based on the new york times article the sinaloa cartels 90yearold drug mule by sam dolnick, which recounts the story of. Clint eastwood is a different sort of cowboy the atlantic. Sharps story gained national attention when the new york times magazine ran a 2014 article by sam dolnick titled the sinaloa cartels 90yearold drug mule, which became the basis for the movie.

The real guy who inspired clint eastwoods character is leo sharp, a world war ii. Now, the story of leo sharp will reach a wider audience than ever before thanks to clint eastwoods forthcoming film the mule. The mule is based on the truelife tale of leo sharp, a horticulturist and wwii veteran who began bringing cocaine into michigan in the final decade of his life. He was in a coma for nine days and in the hospital for 40. However, there is a disclaimer at the end of the movie reminding viewers that it is fictionalized. Discover the true story of clint eastwoods the mule with this look at leo sharp.

A horticulturist famous in flower circles for his daylily hybrids, leo sharp seemed like an unlikely drug mule even considering his age. A ninetyyearold horticulturist and korean war veteran turns drug mule for a. The mule is inspired by the true story of 90yearold leo sharp, who became a drug mule for the sinaloa cartel. Clint eastwoods first movie as both lead actor and director since 2008s gran torino, the mule, is an epic debacle. You will not find this on the internet because it is what i think could happen. The mule is currently making its way through theatres and whilst it is underperforming slightly at the cinema, that doesnt mean that there is no merit to the film. The new clint eastwood movie the mule is a fictionalized version of a 2011 drug bust on a. The blind side true story real leigh anne tuohy, michael. Toby keith shares story behind song in clint eastwood. The answer is that, yes, to some degree the mule was based on a real story. The real guy who inspired clint eastwoods character is leo sharp, a world war ii veteran not a korean war.

Now the real life drama is hitting the big screen in the movie conviction. The mule is a 2014 australian comedy crime drama film directed by tony mahony and angus sampson. John smiths true story inspired the film breakthrough. Leigh whannell talks the true story behind the mule. Based on laura hillenbrands bestselling book, unbroken. In these video clips, the real jim morris talks about his grandfather, his life, the movie, baseball and more. Late journalist gary webb, actor jeremy renner in kill the messenger. Clint eastwoods the mule will bring the oneofakind crime story of leo sharp to the.

Toby keith shares story behind song in clint eastwood movie the mule. But the action starts in 2005, better times for earl, who, jibing saltily at his property with his three. The true story behind geri rosenthal ginger in the movie reveals that her interaction with these people ultimately led to her untimely death. The true story is that hogancamp was beaten to the brink of death by five men outside a bar one night. Why did eastwood want to adapt the true story into a movie. Tragically, in 2001, 47yearold kenny died after a freak fall, just six months after his release. But the movie has fascinating parallels to the stars own life. In the mule, clint eastwood plays earl stone, a world war ii veteran who becomes a drug courier for the sinaloa cartel while in his 80s.

The mule is based on the true story of leo sharp, which was chronicled in the. Clint eastwoods the mule is based on the true story of an elderly world war ii veteran who ultimately becomes the oldest and one of the most prolific drug mules in the. Leo sharpwhose name in the movie is earl stonewas a real person, known by his code name tata among the sinaloa drug cartel in mexico. While eastwoods film presents a robin hood kind of tale, the real story is much more complex. It is a most intriguing sign of the times when one of the better australian films. Eastwoods movie the mule is based on a new york times article that detailed the true story of a world war ii veteran named leo sharp. The mule loosely based on true michigan drug bust story. The mule true story reveals that the name was changed for the movie.

While the name is different, the story is adapted from sharps real life transformation from. Ron stallworth tells the true story behind blackkklansman. The story behind jordan peeles movie us, all speculation. Us the real story behind the moviewhat really happened. The true story behind steve carells movie welcome to. The true story of the mule and leo sharps drug trafficking. Clint eastwoods latest movie, the mule, is the story of a man who spends his twilight years running drugs for a mexican cartel and tries his best to escape the clutches of. The film offers a fictionalized backstory that tries to fill in the spaces dolnicks article. How clint eastwood and toby keith teamed up for a new movie. Not all movies have remained true to the genuine history of the event or the characters they are portraying, often adding action and drama to increase the substance and popularity of the movie. Is clint eastwoods new movie, the mule, a true story. Eastwood treats sharp as a sort of antihero, a regretstricken man struggling to get out of the business, caught while making one last run. Discover the true story of clint eastwoods the mule with this look at leo sharp, an 87yearold drug trafficker for the sinaloa cartel. Its loosely based on a true story, from 2014, that appeared in the times.

Remarkably, the mule is based on the true story of leo sharp. Is leo sharp a senile daylily farmer who was taken advantage of by drug smugglers. Eastwoods movie the mule is based on a new york times article that detailed the. Unlike the rainy nighttime scene in the movie, the blind side true story reveals that leigh annes encounter with michael on the side of the road really happened on a cold morning during. While this decision by the the mule handlers has been the subject of prolonged discussion, what should not be overlooked is the consistent strength, cunning conviction and clever execution of the movie. The mule is a 2018 american crime drama film produced and directed by clint eastwood, who also plays the lead role. The mule is the fascinating story of a man who literally refuses to give a sht. The true story behind blackkklansman, according to the man who inspired the movie by olivia b. This is the real story behind kill the messenger time. The mule is based on the true story of leo sharp, which was chronicled in the new york times by sam dolnick. The mule is based on a true story, and clint eastwoods character earl stone was a real man named leo sharp. Born in guatemala, john was adopted by brian and joyce smith at the age of 5 months and moved with them to.

The mule is the fascinating story of a man who literally. This is the true story of clint eastwoods movie the mule and drug runner leo sharp. Clint eastwoods the mule inspired by senior citizen drug bust in michigan. The real story behind three billboards outside ebbing. Peter debruge of variety wrote, its a great true story, colorfully told by sam. The true story behind true story based on the real case of an accused murderer and a disgraced journalist, true story reveals that telling the truth can be a slippery concept.

If anything, the movie version underplays how much money sharp was making. Did the reallife elderly drug runner party with cartels, make weird racist. It was released directly to itunes and other digital platforms simultaneously in. Along with eastwood, the film stars bradley cooper, laurence fishburne, michael pena, dianne wiest, and andy garcia. Worldrenowned horticulturist turned drug trafficker leo. A texas family who inspired the acclaimed film, three billboards outside ebbing, missouri, is breaking down the story behind the oscarnominated film.

The mule is a surprising venture from eastwood, whose most recent pictures have focused on highlighting true stories with patriotic and heroic themes. His story was told in a new york times story which you can read. Casino movie true story frank rosenthal, tony spilotro. Schenk was also behind the script for clint eastwoods other grittyoldman thriller, the extraordinarily wellreceived gran torino. Remarkably, the mule is based on the true story of leo.