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Overview

User Rating:
7.7/10   67,517 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
A.J. Quinnell (novel)
Brian Helgeland (screenplay)
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Release Date:
23 April 2004 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Revenge is a meal best served cold more
Plot:
In Mexico City, a former assassin swears vengeance on those who committed an unspeakable act against the family he was hired to protect. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 6 nominations more
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(43 articles)
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Best film of the year more (607 total)

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language and strong violence.
Runtime:
146 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
In A.J. Quinnell's novel Dakota Fanning's character in Italy was named Pinta. After director Tony Scott's changed the film's setting to Mexico and discovered that "Pinta" is Mexican slang for "whore", he had the name changed to "Pita" and made her full name Lupita. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Jorge Gonzalez is removing the blue and red cover for his car, it clearly shows the windshield fully intact with no cracks. However, when he gets in the car, and Creasy gets in after him, the windshield is clearly cracked and broken in numerous places. more
Quotes:
Daniel Sanchez: You have my family. So... how much do you want?
Creasy: Ah. Your brother wants to say something to you. Hold on.
[Creasy blows off Aurelio's hand with a shotgun]
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Movie Connections:
Featured in 36th NAACP Image Awards (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Katie Snow Dream more

FAQ

Why did "La Hermandad" lead Pita's family to believe she was dead? Were they planning on ransoming her later on?
Why did Creasy agree to be taken by La Hermandad?
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229 out of 319 people found the following comment useful.
Best film of the year, 12 February 2005
10/10
Author: Sam Deakin from England

This has to be one of the best, if not the best film i have seen for a very, very long time. Had enough action to satisfy an fan, and yet the plot was very good. I really enjoyed the film,and had me hooked from start to finish.

Added blood and gore in there, but brought the realistic nature of what happens to the front of the film, and even had a tear jerker ending for many people i should think.

It is a must watch for anyone. Seen many reviews, slating the film, but to be fair, most the films that get bad reviews, turn out to be some of the best. this proves it once again.

Rent this film, buy this film, just go out and watch this film. You will not be disappointed.

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