Sean Penn: The actor speaks to Charlie Rose in his first interview - CBS News‎

The actor speaks to Charlie Rose in his first interview since his controversial meeting with drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman

The following is a script from "Sean Penn" which aired on Jan. 17, 2016. Charlie Rose is the correspondent. David Schneider, producer.

When Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman slipped out of Mexico's most secure prison through a secret tunnel last July, the drug lord triggered an international manhunt. It was his second escape from Mexico's most secure prison -- military and law enforcement on both sides of the border brought every tool at their disposal to the search. So who should find him, but Oscar-winning actor and self-described "experiential journalist," Sean Penn -- with the help of a Mexican actress.

The story of Penn's visit with El Chapo, appearing in Rolling Stone, caused a sensation. It was published after Mexican Marines raided Guzman's Sinaloa hideout and recaptured him. Thursday night, for the first time, Sean Penn talked with us about his encounter with El Chapo. He had a lot to say. Read More at the 60minutes

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