A twisted tale about the war on drugs. Criterion Collection Year 2000 Theatrical Release 2000-12-22 Video Release 2001-05-29 Studio USA Films Genre Drama MPAA Rating R CARA pervasive drug content, strong language, violence and some sexuality Color Color Runtime 147 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis A twisting tale that attempts to chronicle the complex and diverse waron drugs. An Ohio Supreme Court Judge is appointed Drug Czar, but his loyalties are divided as he finds out his daughter is addicted to heroin. A jailed kingpin's wife attempts to take over his successful drug business. A local constable from Mexico struggles with his ownethics and how they play into the drug war. Director Steven Soderbergh Cast Steven Soderbergh; Michael Douglas; Catherine Zeta-Jones; James Brolin; Don Cheadle; Benicio Del Toro; Albert Finney; Salma Hayek; Dennis Quaid; Erika Christensen; Topher Grace