Bryan Cranston’s 2016 true crime drama filmThe Infiltratorfeatures an elaborate cast based on real-life characters. Directed by Brad Furman (The Lincoln Lawyer,City of Lies) and written by his mother Ellen Furman,The Infiltratoris based on the book of the same name by U.S. Customs Special Agent Robert Mazur, who Cranston plays in the film. Despitereceiving mostly positive reviewsupon its July 2016 theatrical release,The Infiltratorgrossed $22 million at the global box office against an estimated budget of between $28 and $47 million. It ranksnumber 8 on Netflix’s U.S. Top 10 Movies listat the time of writing.
While not typically considered amongBryan Cranston’s best movies,The Infiltratorearned a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 72%. The narrative follows a dedicated agent who dives into the grimy underworld of money laundering and blurs the line between duty and deception. Cranston’s Robert Mazur goes undercover as a corrupt businessman named Bob Musella who played a key role in busting Pablo Escobar’s money laundering organization during the 1980s.The Infiltratorchronicles the fascinating true story and brings Mazur’s firsthand recollections to life through Cranston’s powerful performance alongside a strong ensemble cast.
The Infiltratoris currently streaming on Netflix.
Bryan Cranston as Robert Mazur / Bob Musella
Actor: Bryan Cranston, 68, is renowned for his portrayal of Walter White on the exceptional television seriesBreaking Bad. AfterBreaking Badwrapped in 2013, Cranston could seemingly do no wrong, having dedicated 62 episodes and five seasons to one of the greatest television series ever made and making Walter White one of television’s most iconic and profound anti-heroes. Cranston starred in a few movies afterBreaking Badended, such as 2014’sGodzilla, 2015’sTrumbo, and 2016’sKung Fu Panda 3andWhy Him?, and had a recurring role inSneaky Pete.He recently appeared in 2024’sArgylleand 2023’sAsteroid Cityand starred in the notable Showtime seriesYour Honor(2020-2023).
Argo(2012)
Jack O’Donnell
Character: Bryan Cranston plays the protagonist ofThe InfiltratorRobert Mazur who goes undercover as Bob Musella.
Diane Kruger as Kathy Ertz
Actor: Diane Kruger, 48, is a German actress born as Diane Heidkrüger in West Germany. Kruger rose to prominence through her roles inTroy(2004),National Treasure(2004), Quentin Tarantino’sInglourious Basterds(2009), and the Liam Neeson thrillerUnknown(2011). She has also starred in several notable television series such as FX’s crime dramaThe Bridge.She won Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her leading role in the 2017 German filmIn the Fadedirected by Faith Akin. Kruger has recently appeared in several films in 2024, includingThe Shrouds,Longing,A Circus Tale & a Love Song, andSaint-Exupéry. She is set to reunite with Akin for the 2025 coming-of-age dramaAmrum.
Character: Diane Kruger plays Kathy Ertz inThe Infiltrator.
John Leguizamo as Emir Abreu
Actor: John Leguizamo, 64, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and film producer who has appeared in more than 100 films. He has also written and performed on Broadway and received four Tony Award nominations forFreak(1998),Sexaholix(2002), andLatin History for Morons(2018). After starting his career in entertainment as a stand-up comedian in New York City during the 1990s, Leguizamo rose to prominence as an actor after making appearances in feature films such asDie Hard 2(1990),Super Marios Bros.(1993), andCarlito’s Way(1993). Some of his most notable works includeRomeo + Juliet(1996),Moulin Rouge!(2001),Ice Age(2002),Kick-Ass 2(2013),Chef(2014), andJohn Wick(2014). He also appeared in season 12 ofERand starred in Netflix’s acclaimed seriesBloodline.
Character: John Leguizamo plays Emir Abreu inThe Infiltrator.
Benjamin Bratt as Roberto Alcaino
Actor: Benjamin Bratt, 60, is an American actor born in San Francisco, California. He first rose to prominence during the 1990s after starring in films such asBlood In Blood Out(1993),Demolition Man(1993), andClear and Present Danger(1994) and becoming a series regular onLaw & Orderfrom 1995 to 1999. Bratt’s other notable movie roles includeMiss Congeniality(2000),Traffic(2000),Piñero(2001),Catwoman(2004),Trucker(2008),Despicable Me 2(2013),Snitch(2013), andCoco(2017). Bratt is slated to appear inAndorseason 2 and has recently appeared in television series such as CBS’sLoot, Netflix’sSkull Island, and Peacock’sPoker Facestarring Natasha Lyonne.
Character: Benjamin Bratt plays Roberto Alcainno inThe Infiltrator.
Amy Ryan as Bonni Tischler
Actor: Amy Ryan, 56, was born Amy Beth Dziewiontkowski in Flushing, New York. She began her acting career in theater in 1987 and made her Broadway debut in 1993 in Wendy Wasserstein’sThe Sisters Rosensweig. She has been nominated for three Tony Awards, a Primetime Emmy for playing Rey Curtis inLaw & Orderin 1999, and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2007’sGone Baby Gone. Ryan is also well known for playing Michael Scott’s love interest Holly inThe Office. Her other notable television credits includeThe Wire,In Treatment,Only Murders in the Building, andSugar. She also recently starred in Ari Aster’sBeau Is Afraidand the George Clooney and Brad Pitt thrillerWolfs.
Character: Amy Ryan plays Bonni Tischler inThe Infiltrator.
Jason Isaacs as Mark Jackowski
Actor: Jason Isaacs, 61, is a prominent English actor born in Liverpool, England. He rose to prominence as a television actor in England during the 1990s appearing in drama series such asCapital City(1989) andCivvies(1992). He gained popularity in the United States after starring in blockbusters such asArmageddon(1998),The Patriot(2000), andBlack Hawk Down(2001). He appeared in six of the eight Harry Potter films starting with 2002’sHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsas Draco Malfy’s father, Lucius. In recent years, Isaacs has starred in films such as the 2017 comedy The Death of Stalin and the 2021 drama Mass. He has starred in series such asStar Trek: Discovery,The OA, andCastlevania. He is slated to appear inThe White Lotusseason 3.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(2002)
Character: Jason Isaacs plays Mark Jackowski inThe Infiltrator.
The Infiltrator Supporting Cast & Characters
Juliet Aubrey as Evelyn Mazur: Aubrey is best known forMiddlemarch,The Constant Gardener, andPrimeval.
Joe Gilgun as Dominic: Gilgun is best known forLockout,Harry Brown, andThe Last Witch Hunter.
Daniel Mays as Frankie: Mays is best known forThe Bank Job,Vera Drake, andRogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Yul Vazquez as Javier Ospina: Vazquez is best known forSeverance,The Outsider,Russian Doll, andCaptain Phillips.
Simón Andreu as Gonzalo Mora Sr.: Andreu is best known forDie Another Day,The Way, andBridget Jones: The Edge of Reason.
Rubén Ochandiano as Gonzalo Mora Jr.: Ochandiano is best known forBroken Embraces,Biutiful, andUndercover.
Olympia Dukakis as Aunt Vicky: Dukakis is best known forMoonstruck,Steel Magnolias,In the Land of Women, andThe Infiltrator.
The Infiltrator
Cast
The Infiltrator, directed by Brad Furman, chronicles the efforts of a U.S. Customs official who goes undercover to expose a complex money laundering operation tied to the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar. Set in the 1980s, the film delves into the intricate world of crime and corruption.
