He Worked for the CIA… and Pablo Escobar | American Made (True Story Explained)

This is a full-story recap and explanation of the unbelievable true story behind the movie American Made (2017). Follow the wild life of Barry Seal, a bored commercial airline pilot who gets recruited by the CIA agent Monty to fly top-secret reconnaissance missions over Central America. What starts as a patriotic effort quickly spirals into a massive criminal enterprise as Barry is forced to smuggle guns for the government and cocaine for the powerful Medellín Cartel led by Pablo Escobar. From burying stacks of cash in his yard in Mena, Arkansas, to becoming the central figure in the Iran-Contra Affair, Barry lives a life of extreme wealth and constant paranoia. This recap covers every twist, including his escape from the DEA, his double-cross of the cartel, the tragic fate of his brother-in-law JB, and the ultimate price he paid for his double life. Watch now to see how the 'gringo who always delivers' met his violent end after being abandoned by the very government he served. #AmericanMade #BarrySeal #TomCruise #PabloEscobar #MovieRecap Movie/Character,"American Made, American Made Movie Recap, Barry Seal, Barry Seal True Story, Tom Cruise, Tom Cruise Movie, Doug Liman, Lucy Seal, Monty CIA Agent, JB American Made" Core Plot Points,"Pablo Escobar, Medellín Cartel, CIA Pilot, Drug Smuggler, Gun Runner, Iran Contra Affair, Mena Arkansas, Money Laundering, Smuggling Operation, Pilot Story" Video Format,"Movie Explained, Full Story, Plot Summary, Film Recap, True Crime Movie, Based on a True Story, Movie Review, Action Comedy" Keywords,"CIA, DEA, FBI, 80s, TWA Pilot, Cocaine Smuggling, Secret Mission, Assassination" Viral/General,"Viral Story, Thriller Movie, What Happened to Barry Seal"