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El mariachi (1992)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 29,179 users
Metascore:
73/100
Reviews: 119 user | 46 critic | 9 from Metacritic.com A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him. Director:Robert RodriguezWriter:Robert Rodriguez |
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Cast
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Consuelo Gómez | ... | |
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Jaime de Hoyos | ... |
Bigotón
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Peter Marquardt | ... | |
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Reinol Martinez | ... | |
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Ramiro Gómez | ... |
Cantinero
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Jesús López | ... |
Viejo Clerk
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Luis Baró | ... |
Domino's Assistant
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Oscar Fabila | ... |
The Boy
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Poncho Ramón | ... |
Azul's Rat
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Fernando Martínez | ... |
Azul's Rat
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Manuel Acosta | ... |
Bodyguard
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Walter Vargas | ... |
Prisoner
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Roberto Martinez | ... |
Prisoner
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Virgen Delgado | ... |
Female Bodyguard
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Storyline
El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor...a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. The drug lord and his henchmen mistake El Mariachi for the killer, Azul, and chase him around town trying to kill him and get his guitar case. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
With a guitar in his hand and a price on his head, he wasn't looking for trouble...but trouble came looking for him. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence (Approval No. 31967) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
SpanishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Музыкант See more »Filming Locations:
Ciudad Acuña, Coahuíla, MexicoBox Office
Budget:
$220,000 (after post-production) (estimated)Gross:
$2,040,920 (USA)Company Credits
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1.33 : 1
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ending credits he gets sole credit for additional editing. See more »
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Trivia
Robert Rodriguez's original budget projection was $9,000. He brought his film in on time and under budget, mainly by shooting only one take for every scene, thereby saving on film. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: After the Mariachi uses the zip-line to get to the bus, you can see Robert Rodriguez and his camera in the rear-view mirror. See more »Crazy Credits
In the beginning credits, Robert Rodriguez is listed as the editor. In theending credits he gets sole credit for additional editing. See more »
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