American Desperado Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 14, 2012

American Desperado

To Be Announced (TBA)

Starring: Mark Wahlberg

Screenwriter: Evan Wright • Andrea Berloff • William Monahan

N/A Crime N/A

94% WILL SEE 6% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Development

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. The Departed scribe William Monahan to rewrite the script. Producer Mark Wahlberg (who will also star) has been developing the film since 2008.

December 14, 2012

Update status

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In the early 70's, Jon Roberts, an injured Vietnam veteran by the age of 20, ends up involved in gangland takeovers of NYC nightclubs. He goes to Miami where he deals billions of dollars of cocaine for the Medellin drug cartel and ultimately spends 10 years in prison.

Crime Drama True Story

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Who stars in American Desperado – Cast List

Mark Wahlberg
... Jon Roberts

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Who is making American Desperado – Crew List

Director: —
Screenwriters: Evan Wright
Andrea Berloff
William Monahan
Producers: Sarah Aubrey
Peter Berg
Steve Levinson
Mark Wahlberg

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Closest to the Hole
Film 44
Leverage Management

Production – What we know about the American Desperado

Key Facts

Based on the book "American Desperado: My Life -- From Mafia Soldier to Cocaine Cowboy to Secret Government Asset" by Evan Wright & Jon Roberts.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2012

Development

Changed American Desperado movie production status. The Departed scribe William Monahan to rewrite the script. Producer Mark Wahlberg (who will also star) has been developing the film since 2008.

Mar 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Cocaine Cowboy
Language: English

American Desperado Trailers and Clips

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American Desperado Release Date: When is the film coming out?

American Desperado is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9702 9,702 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Last Train to New York, Soulm8te and The Rosie Project.

The estimated home release date for American Desperado is currently being determined. Stay tuned!