'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood

'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to serious Hollywood

The story is in many ways too much. Too absurd. Too ’80s. Even the screenwriters of the “Fast & Furious” movies would think it far-fetched.

‘Cocaine Bear’ is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — On Dec. 22, 1985, The Associated Press reported the following from Blue Ridge, Georgia: “Investigators searching for cocaine dropped by an airborne smuggler have found a ripped-up shipment of the sweet-smelling powder and the remains of a bear that apparently died of a multimillion-dollar high.” Police found a sad scene. A 175-lb. black bear dead near a duffle bag and some $2 million worth of cocaine that had been opened and sca…

'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP)

'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP)

'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP)

'Cocaine Bear' is here to strike a blow to staid Hollywood

Yes, “Cocaine Bear” is a real movie.