Being Captain Zero

Jan 1, 2009

1h 1m

★ 2.0

Overview

This is a dynamic documentary about two 1970s era marijuana smugglers who were forced to separate when they got too successful. Nothing could prepare them for what they saw when they reunited 20 years later. Based on the best selling book 'In search of Captain Zero'. Shot in 3 countries with beautiful production value.

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Cast

Himself

Allan Weisbecker

Himself

Patrick Abrams

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Being Captain Zero

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