Running with the Devil

{{Infobox film

| name = Running with the Devil

| image = Running with the Devil poster.jpg

| director = Jason Cabell

| producer = {{plainlist|

Michael Mendelsohn
Jim Steele

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| writer = Jason Cabell

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| starring = {{plainlist|

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| music = Reinhold Heil

| cinematography = Cory Geryak

| editing = Jordan Goldman

| studio = {{plainlist|

Patriot Pictures
Saturn Films

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| released = {{Film date|2019|9|20|United States}}

| runtime = 100 minutes

| country = United States

| language = English

| gross = $ 111,218{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt5792656/?ref_=bo_se_r_1|title=Running with the Devil (2019)|website=Box Office Mojo}}

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Running with the Devil is a 2019 American crime thriller film written and directed by Jason Cabell and starring Nicolas Cage, Laurence Fishburne, Leslie Bibb and Barry Pepper. It is Cabell's directorial debut.{{cite magazine|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Nicolas Cage to Star in Drug Thriller 'Running With the Devil' (Exclusive)|date=13 March 2018|magazine=The Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/nicolas-cage-starring-drug-thriller-running-devil-1094217|accessdate=30 March 2018}}

It was released in the United States on September 20, 2019, by Quiver Distribution and Redbox Entertainment.

Plot

When a cocaine shipment is compromised to the dismay of the business's masterminds, a chain of events is set in motion to understand the root of the problem. The Cook and The Man are entrusted with the mission to track the supply chain and identify the point of failure.

As they trace the journey of the drugs, moving from the fields to the processing facilities, and then crossing borders to reach the distributors, they encounter numerous obstacles. The Cook, known for his meticulous nature, is a high-ranking operative, while The Man, a veteran trafficker, brings his streetwise tactics to the operation. Along the way, they cross paths with a host of characters representing different facets of the drug trade – from farmers to brokers, and from dealers to enforcers.

As they move closer to discovering the truth, the duo finds themselves navigating a world filled with greed, betrayal, and extreme danger. The labyrinthine network of the drug trade exposes them to the harsh realities of this underground world, where loyalty is scarce and life is cheap.

The DEA, under the charge of Agent in Charge and her right hand known as The Sniper, are concurrently conducting an operation to bring down this drug cartel. This puts them on a collision course with The Cook and The Man, setting the stage for a tense and potentially explosive confrontation.

As the net tightens around the various players involved in the drug trade, a tale of survival unfolds, with individuals caught in the crossfire attempting to protect their own interests. In a world where lines between good and evil are often blurred, a race against time ensues, with everyone trying to salvage what they can before the inevitable showdown.

Cast

Nicolas Cage as The Cook{{cite web|last=Harley|first=Nick|title=Nicolas Cage Set to Appear In Drug Cartel Thriller Running With the Devil|date=13 March 2018|publisher=Den of Geek|url=http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/running-with-the-devil/271706/nicolas-cage-set-to-appear-in-drug-cartel-thriller-running-with-the-devil|accessdate=30 March 2018}}
Laurence Fishburne as The Man
Leslie Bibb as Agent In Charge
Barry Pepper as The Boss
Adam Goldberg as The Snitch
Clifton Collins Jr. as The Farmer
Cole Hauser as The Executioner
Peter Facinelli as Number One
Natalia Reyes as The Woman
Marie Wagenman as The Child
Christian Tappan as Trey
Camilo Amores as Young Man

Production

Filming began in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 13, 2018,{{cite news|last=Gomez|first=Adrian|title=Cage, Fishburne filming in NM|date=14 March 2018|newspaper=Albuquerque Journal|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/1146056/cage-fisburne-begin-filming-running-with-the-devil-in-abq.html|accessdate=30 March 2018}}{{cite web|last=Gomez|first=Adrian|title=Nicolas Cage, Laurence Fishburne to film 'Running With the Devil' in New Mexico|date=15 March 2018|publisher=Las Cruces Sun-News|url=https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/entertainment/2018/03/15/nicolas-cage-laurence-fishburne-film-new-mexico/428218002/|accessdate=30 March 2018}} then moved to Bogotá, Colombia on April 2{{cite news|title=Nicolas Cage En Colombia Por La Grabacion De Su Nueva Pelicula|date=3 April 2018|newspaper=El Tiempo|url=http://www.eltiempo.com/cultura/gente/nicolas-cage-en-colombia-por-la-grabacion-de-su-nueva-pelicula-200438|accessdate=10 April 2018}} and wrapped on April 18.

Reception

The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 25% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of {{RT data|average}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/running_with_the_devil_2019|title=Running With the Devil (2019)|website=Rotten Tomatoes|publisher=Fandango|access-date=June 3, 2025}} On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average rating of 42 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/running-with-the-devil|title=Running with the Devil Reviews|work=Metacritic|publisher=Red Ventures|accessdate=January 3, 2021}}