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El Mariachi

Original title: El mariachi
  • 19921992
  • RR
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
67K
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El mariachi (1992)
Theatrical Trailer from Columbia Pictures
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A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him.A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him.A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
67K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Writer
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Stars
    • Carlos Gallardo
    • Consuelo Gómez
    • Jaime de Hoyos
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Writer
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Stars
    • Carlos Gallardo
    • Consuelo Gómez
    • Jaime de Hoyos
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 147User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos1

    El Mariachi
    Trailer 1:36
    El Mariachi

    Photos40

    Carlos Gallardo and Jaime de Hoyos in El mariachi (1992)
    Robert Rodriguez and Carlos Gallardo at an event for El mariachi (1992)
    El mariachi (1992)
    El mariachi (1992)
    El mariachi (1992)
    Consuelo Gómez and Reinol Martinez in El mariachi (1992)
    El mariachi (1992)
    Carlos Gallardo in El mariachi (1992)
    Consuelo Gómez in El mariachi (1992)
    Jaime de Hoyos and Peter Marquardt in El mariachi (1992)
    Reinol Martinez in El mariachi (1992)
    Reinol Martinez in El mariachi (1992)

    Top cast

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    Carlos Gallardo
    Carlos Gallardo
    • El Mariachias El Mariachi
    Consuelo Gómez
    Consuelo Gómez
    • Dominoas Domino
    Jaime de Hoyos
    Jaime de Hoyos
    • Bigotónas Bigotón
    Peter Marquardt
    Peter Marquardt
    • Mauricioas Mauricio
    Reinol Martinez
    Reinol Martinez
    • Azulas Azul
    Ramiro Gómez
    • Cantineroas Cantinero
    • (as Ramiro Gomez)
    Jesús López
    • Viejo Clerkas Viejo Clerk
    • (as Jesus Lopez)
    Luis Baró
    • Domino's Assistantas Domino's Assistant
    • (as Luis Baro)
    Oscar Fabila
    • The Boyas The Boy
    Poncho Ramón
    • Azul's Ratas Azul's Rat
    • (as Poncho Ramon)
    Fernando Martínez
    • Azul's Ratas Azul's Rat
    • (as Fernando Martinez)
    Manuel Acosta
    • Bodyguardas Bodyguard
    Walter Vargas
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    Roberto Martinez
    • Prisoneras Prisoner
    Virgen Delgado
    • Female Bodyguardas Female Bodyguard
    Juanita Vargas
    • Female Bodyguardas Female Bodyguard
    Yolanda Puga
    • Female Bodyguardas Female Bodyguard
    Jaime R. Rodríguez
    • Moco's Menas Moco's Men
    • (as Jaime Rodriguez)
    • Director
      • Robert Rodriguez
    • Writer
      • Robert Rodriguez
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Robert Rodriguez was producer, director, writer, special-effect man, etc, the only job he didn't do was act, as there would be no one else to operate the camera.
    • Goofs
      Fairly early in the movie, Azul insists he only killed six of Moco's men, while Moco insists ten and the other four are credited to El Mariachi. Actually, Azul is responsible for the death seven of the men (the three hitmen in the opening, four in the bar) and Mariachi is responsible for three (two in the truck, one beside, leaving one unconscious).
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      El Mariachi: [voiceover] All I wanted was to be a mariachi, like my ancestors. But the city I thought would bring me luck brought only a curse. I lost my guitar, my hand, and her. With this injury, I may never play the guitar again. Without her, I have no love. But with the dog and the weapons, I'm prepared for the future.

    • Crazy credits
      Turtle... Tito La Tortuga
    • Alternate versions
      In addition to the subtitled version, Columbia had an English dubbed version prepared for home video release in the United States.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Anti-Hero's Journey (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Ganas De Vivir
      Written and Performed by Juan Francisco Suarez Vidaurri (as Juan Suarez)

    User reviews147

    Review
    Top review
    a simple yet impressively made film
    What could easily be viewed as just a simple B-movie turns into an impressive, gritty and action-packed independent feature from director Robert Rodriguez. It's the volatile, gripping story of a wandering guitarist who arrives in a small Mexican town looking for a big break, but unfortunately a case of mistaken identity makes him the target of the town's cold-blooded boss and his vile henchmen who are bent on killing him. Shot for a remarkable $7,000, and featuring a cast of newcomers and generally unknowns, this formidable little feature still packs a punch with violent, pumped-up action scenes and credible performances. Nothing ever truly breathtaking, but a respectable showing nonetheless. ***
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    • Special-K88
    • Feb 20, 2007

    FAQ3

    • Was this film's budget really $7000?
    • Is it true that Robert Rodriguez got the money to make the film by submitting to medical experiments?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 1993 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Tay Đàn Sát Thủ
    • Filming locations
      • Ciudad Acuña, Coahuíla, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Los Hooligans Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,040,920
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $312,528
      • Feb 28, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,040,920
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo

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