Episode Details

On this episode of Coming Distractions, Jay and Micah sit down to discuss the biographical crime film, American Made, starring Tom Cruise and directed by Doug Liman. Telling the story of Barry Seal, a commercial airline pilot who's sense of adventure finds him being used by the CIA to inadvertently run guns into South America, and transport drugs for the  Medellin Cartel and Pablo Escobar.  The film is a fun ride with Tom Cruise at his best. The film co-stars Sarah Wright who plays Lucy Seal opposite Cruise, and Domhnall Gleeson as Monty Schafer, the secretive CIA agent.  Cast: Tom Cruise as Barry Seal Sarah Wright as Lucy Seal Domhnall Gleeson as Monty Schafer Jayma Mays as Dana Sibota Jesse Plemons as Sheriff Downing Lola Kirke as Judy Downing Budget: $80M

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