Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman (2018)

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Meet John Jairo Velasquez, better known as Popeye - Pablo Escobar's former lieutenant. After confessing to participating in 250 murders and ordering thousands more, Popeye spent 23 years in prison before being released. At 54, he is now a star in his neighbourhood, but still a wanted man by his former enemies, making it impossible for him to move around without bodyguards.

Director: Michelle Fines, Tony Comiti
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Tony Comiti Productions
Country: Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman about?
Meet John Jairo Velasquez, better known as Popeye - Pablo Escobar's former lieutenant. After confessing to participating in 250 murders and ordering thousands more, Popeye spent 23 years in prison before being released. At 54, he is now a star in his neighbourhood, but still a wanted man by his former enemies, making it impossible for him to move around without bodyguards.
Who directed Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman was directed by Michelle Fines, Tony Comiti.
How long is Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman is a Documentary film.
Where was Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman produced?
Popeye: Confessions of a Hitman was produced in Germany.