Clint Eastwood's The Mule is inspired by the story of the world's oldest drug mule. But what does the crime drama's introspective ending suggest?
Directed by Clint Eastwood, the 2018 crime drama The Mule marked Eastwood's first starring role in six years, and the film ends on an introspective note. The slow-burning narrative revolves around Earl Stone , an aged Korean War veteran and horticulturist who accidentally becomes a mule for a drug cartel. Eastwood was joined by a cast including his American Sniper co-star Bradley Cooper, Andy García, and Michael Peña.
However, it is Earl who goes against his own lawyer, interrupting her arguments and pleading guilty to all charges against him. Earl’s admission eventually leads him to a federal prison sentence. Earl is a morally upright man — he hardly broke any traffic rules during his interstate driving adventures — and it’s clear that Earl is burdened by his guilt. In his eyes, the best way to redeem himself for his criminal activity and lack of relationship with his family is jail time.
What Happened To The Real-Life Earl Stone? The Mule is directly inspired by The New York Times feature "The Sinaloa Cartel's 90-Year-Old Drug Mule" by Sam Dolnick which in turn tells the amusing real-life story of Leo Sharp. Much like Earl’s history with the Korean War, Sharp was a World War II veteran who served as a drug courier for the infamous Sinaloa Cartel.
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