A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him.
Director:
Robert RodriguezWriter:
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Carlos Gallardo | ... | El Mariachi | |
| Consuelo Gómez | ... | Domino | |
| Jaime de Hoyos | ... | Bigotón (as Jaime De Hoyos) | |
| Peter Marquardt | ... | Mauricio | |
| Reinol Martinez | ... | Azul | |
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Ramiro Gómez | ... | Cantinero (as Ramiro Gomez) |
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Jesús López | ... | Viejo Clerk (as Jesus Lopez) |
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Luis Baró | ... | Domino's Assistant (as Luis Baro) |
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Oscar Fabila | ... | The Boy |
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Poncho Ramón | ... | Azul's Rat (as Poncho Ramon) |
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Fernando Martínez | ... | Azul's Rat (as Fernando Martinez) |
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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>
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He didn't come looking for trouble, but trouble came looking for him. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
SpanishRelease Date:
26 February 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Budget:
$7,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$312,528, 18 July 2012, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$2,040,920Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,041,928, 12 August 2012Company Credits
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1.66 : 1
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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
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
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Jaded, perhaps, by years of toiling in the Public Access field (and having sat through scores of first, foundering efforts by scores of foundering aspiring filmmakers), I was taken completely by surprise by the remarkable Robert Rodriguez's first film. As sure and as "polished" as any feature, EL MARIACHI belies its no-budget roots and stands as a testament to determination- and talent. If you're one of those whose attention span precludes sitting down and actually reading Rodriguez's book REBEL WITHOUT A CREW, I recommend obtaining a DVD featuring his "ten-minute film school." And pay very close attention: There'll be a quiz afterward.