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Feb 16, 2024 · The Mule is inspired by the true story of Leo Sharp, an elderly war veteran who became a prolific drug trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel. The film changes some details of Sharp's life, such as his war service, his family, and the duration of his career, to create a more sympathetic character for Eastwood.
- Clint Eastwood
- Michael Pena
Dec 12, 2018 · How similar is the movie The Mule, starring Clint Eastwood as an elderly drug mule, to the real story of Leo Sharp, who was arrested in 2011? Find out the facts and the differences between the two characters, such as their age, background, and crime.
Nov 28, 2018 · Leo Sharp was a war hero, a horticulturist, and a grandfather who became the Sinaloa Cartel's most effective courier. He transported millions of dollars worth of cocaine across the US for a decade until he was caught by the D.E.A. in 2011.
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Jun 11, 2014 · The D.E.A. spent months investigating the Sinaloa cartel’s operation in the Detroit area and tracking their most prolific drug mule: Leo Sharp, a World War II veteran with no criminal record.
- 4 min
- Sam Dolnick
Jan 18, 2019 · The film is loosely based on the true story of Leo Sharp, a World War II veteran who became a courier for the Sinaloa cartel. Learn how the script fills in the gaps with fictional details about Stone's motives, family, and adventures.
- Ellin Stein
Aug 17, 2019 · Clint Eastwood plays Earl Stone, a character based on Leo Sharp, a real WWII veteran and horticulturist who became a cocaine courier for the Sinaloa cartel. Learn how the film was inspired by a New York Times article and how it differs from the true story.
