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A Day Without a Mexican (2004) 4.7
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Metascore: 30/100
Reviews: 97 user | 20 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com When a mysterious fog surrounds the boundaries of California, there is a communication breakdown and all the Mexicans disappear, affecting the economy and the state stops working missing the Mexican workers and dwellers. Director:Sergio Arau |
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Cast
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Aunt Gigi
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Talk Show Host
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Ellen Abercombie
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Frankie J. Allison | ... |
Oficer Carr
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Fernando Arau | ... |
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| Yareli Arizmendi | ... |
Lila Rodriguez
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| Todd Babcock | ... |
Nick
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| Maria Beck | ... |
Officer Sanchez
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| Yeniffer Behrens | ... |
Suzy
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Arell Blanton | ... |
Chris
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Cassidy Paige Bringas | ... |
Tracy Abercrombie
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Brian Brophy | ... |
Barney Montana
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Pilar Camporredondo | ... |
Lila's Mom
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Cata
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Newscaster
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A thick fog surrounds California's borders, communication beyond state lines is cut off, and the Mexicans disappear: workers, spouses, and business owners are missing. Cars are abandoned in the street, food is left cooking on the stove. We meet the wife of a musician who's gone, a state Senator whose maid doesn't show up for work, and a farm owner whose produce is ripe and unpicked. A scientist asks any Mexicans who haven't disappeared to volunteer for genetic experiments: a female newscaster and the daughter of the musician may be the only missing links around. Why them? And where have all the Mexicans gone? Even the border guards grieve. The state and its economy grind to a halt. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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On May 14 there will be no Mexicans in California.Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
6 August 2004 (Mexico) See more »Also Known As:
Hova tűntek a mexikóiak? See more »Filming Locations:
San Diego, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$619,976 (USA) (14 May 2004)Gross:
$4,175,179 (USA) (19 November 2004)Company Credits
Production Co:
Eye On The Ball Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE), Jose and Friends Inc. See more »
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By John Phillips & Michelle Phillips (as Michelle Gilliam)
© Universal/MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc. (ASCAP)
Performed by Annette Moreno (Pop), Sergio Arau (Mariachi)
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Trivia
The scenes on the empty San Diego streets were shot on 1 January, when there are few people about, because the production was unable to pay for closing them. See more »Goofs
The scenes in Stockton, California show orange groves in the background. There are no orange groves in Stockton. See more »Crazy Credits
Disclaimer: "No Mexicans were harmed in the making of this film". See more »Soundtracks
"California Dreaming"By John Phillips & Michelle Phillips (as Michelle Gilliam)
© Universal/MCA Music Publishing, a division of Universal Studios, Inc. (ASCAP)
Performed by Annette Moreno (Pop), Sergio Arau (Mariachi)
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Finally, a movie that says so much that needs to be said about the relationship between latino and anglo-Americans. A few people seem to thinks it's racist, but I don't see how. Some people may not agree, but I think most people will find it to be an enlightening experience. Even as a person who is half Latin American, I was surprised at how many inaccurate stereotypes I accepted about my own people until I saw this movie (the little pop up facts on the screen were both entertaining and informative).
Also, the film's star, Yareli Arizmendi, was in "Like Water for Chocolate", so it's worth it just to see her again. And Eduardo Palomo makes his final appearance in this film, if your a fan of Mexican TV. Despite the controversial ad campaign, this is actually a fun, entertaining movie that I would recommend to most people. See it and decide for yourself.