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Men with Guns (II) (1997)

R 127 min  -  Drama  -   27 March 1998 (USA)
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Humberto Fuentes is a wealthy doctor whose wife has recently died. In spite of the advice of his children... See full summary »

Director:

John Sayles

Writer:

John Sayles
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Federico Luppi ...
Dr. Fuentes
Damián Delgado ...
Domingo, the Soldier
Dan Rivera González Dan Rivera González ...
Conejo, the Boy
Tania Cruz Tania Cruz ...
Graciela, the Mute Girl
Damián Alcázar Damián Alcázar ...
Padre Portillo, the Priest
Mandy Patinkin ...
Andrew
Kathryn Grody Kathryn Grody ...
Harriet
Iguandili López Iguandili López ...
Mother
Nandi Luna Ramírez Nandi Luna Ramírez ...
Daughter
Rafael de Quevedo Rafael de Quevedo ...
General
Carmen Madrid Carmen Madrid ...
Angela, Dr. Fuentes' Daughter
Esteban Soberanes Esteban Soberanes ...
Raúl, Angela's Fiancé
Alejandro Springall Alejandro Springall ...
Carlos, Dr. Fuentes' Son
Maricruz Nájera Maricruz Nájera ...
Rich Lady
Roberto Sosa Roberto Sosa ...
Bravo
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Storyline

Humberto Fuentes is a wealthy doctor whose wife has recently died. In spite of the advice of his children, he takes a trip to visit his former students who now work in impoverished villages. His trip soon becomes a quest, politically awakening him when he finds out that one of his students was killed by the army. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Doctor | Army | Mountain | Village | Orphan  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and some violent images See all certifications »
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Country:

USA

Language:

Spanish | Italian | English | Nahuatl | Maya | Tzotzil | Kuna

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Also Known As:

Hombres armados See more »

Filming Locations:

Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$22,132 (USA) (8 March 1998) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$742,032 (USA) (26 April 1998)
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)
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Trivia

John Sayles wrote his first draft in Spanish, the second in English and then polished it back into Spanish for his third draft. See more »

Quotes

Barber's Client: Nobody refuses the men with guns.
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Connections

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Soundtracks

"Xtabay"
Written by Les Baxter
Performed by Yma Sumac
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By Arrangement with EMI-Capitol Records See more »