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Desperado

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
201K
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Antonio Banderas in Desperado (1995)
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Contemporary WesternDrug CrimeGun FuOne-Person Army ActionActionCrimeDramaThrillerWestern

Former musician and gunslinger El Mariachi arrives at a small Mexican border town after being away for a long time. His past quickly catches up with him and he soon gets entangled with the l... Read allFormer musician and gunslinger El Mariachi arrives at a small Mexican border town after being away for a long time. His past quickly catches up with him and he soon gets entangled with the local drug kingpin Bucho and his gang.Former musician and gunslinger El Mariachi arrives at a small Mexican border town after being away for a long time. His past quickly catches up with him and he soon gets entangled with the local drug kingpin Bucho and his gang.

  • Director
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Writer
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Salma Hayek
    • Joaquim de Almeida
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    201K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,065
    316
    • Director
      • Robert Rodriguez
    • Writer
      • Robert Rodriguez
    • Stars
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Salma Hayek
      • Joaquim de Almeida
    • 267User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • El Mariachi
    Salma Hayek
    Salma Hayek
    • Carolina
    Joaquim de Almeida
    Joaquim de Almeida
    • Bucho
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Short Bartender
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Buscemi
    Carlos Gómez
    Carlos Gómez
    • Right Hand
    • (as Carlos Gomez)
    Quentin Tarantino
    Quentin Tarantino
    • Pick-up Guy
    Tito Larriva
    Tito Larriva
    • Tavo
    Angel Aviles
    • Zamira
    Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo
    • Navajas
    Abraham Verduzco
    • Niño
    Carlos Gallardo
    Carlos Gallardo
    • Campa
    Albert Michel Jr.
    • Quino
    David Alvarado
    • Buddy
    Angela Lanza
    Angela Lanza
    • Tourist Girl
    Mike Moroff
    Mike Moroff
    • Shrug
    Robert Arevalo
    Robert Arevalo
    • Opponent
    Gerardo Moscoso
    • Priest
    • Director
      • Robert Rodriguez
    • Writer
      • Robert Rodriguez
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      During the production of the film, director Robert Rodriguez and actor Danny Trejo discovered they're second cousins.
    • Goofs
      During the library shoot-out, the Mariachi's shotgun - a weapon that can only hold two cartridges at a time - is fired five times without reloading.
    • Quotes

      Pick-up Guy: [sitting at the counter inside the Tarasco Bar] This reminds me of a joke. This guy comes into a bar, walks up to the bartender. Says, "Bartender, I got me a bet for you. I'm gonna bet you $300 that I can piss into that glass over there and not spill a single, solitary drop." The bartender looks. I mean, we're talking, like, this glass is like a good ten feet away. He says, "Now wait, let me get this strait. You're tryin' to tell me you'll bet me $300 that you can piss, standing over here, way over there into that glass, and not spill a single drop?" Customer looks up and says, "That's right." Bartender says, "Young man, you got a bet." The guy goes, "Okay, here we go. Here we go." Pulls out his thing. He's lookin' at the glass, man. He's thinkin' about the glass. He's thinkin' about the glass. Glass. He's thinkin' about the glass, glass. Thinkin' about his dick. Dick, glass, dick, glass, dick, glass, dick, glass, dick, glass, dick, glass, dick, glass. And then, *foosh*, he lets it rip. And he-he's pisses all over the place, man. He's pissin' on the bar. He pissin' on the stools, on the floor, on the phone, on the bartender! He's pissing everywhere *except* the fucking glass! Right? Okay. So, bartender, he's laughing his fuckin' ass off. He's $300 richer. He's like, "Ha, ha, ha, ha!" Piss dripping off his face. "Ha, ha, ha, ha!" He says, "You fucking idiot, man! You got it in everything except the glass! You owe me $300 punta." Guy goes, "Excuse me just one-one little second." Goes in the back of the bar. In back, there's a couple of guys playing pool. He walks over to them. Comes back to the bar. Goes, "Here you go, Mr. Bartender, 300." And the bartender's like, "What the fuck are you so happy about? You just lost $300, idiot!" The guy says, "Well, see those guys over there? I just bet them $500 a piece that I could piss on your bar, piss on your floor, piss on your phone, and piss on you, and not only would you not be mad about it, you'd be happy."

    • Alternate versions
      Finnish video version is cut by 38 seconds.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Anti-Hero's Journey (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Six Blade Knife
      Written by Mark Knopfler

      Performed by Dire Straits

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products and PolyGram Record

      Operations Ltd.

    User reviews267

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    Watch Out, El Mariachi Is Back!
    Rodriguez follows up 'El Mariachi' with 'Desperado'. Many seem to have preferred the raw look that 'El Mariachi' had and while 'Desperado' is more 'sophisticated' in the making and more polished, that doesn't prevent it from being an awesome action entertainer. For me, it was just as much fun as 'El Mariachi'. Rodriguez does what he does best. He already mentioned that his Mariachi films are a tribute to the western cinema that names like Sergio Leone and Clint Eastwood defined and 'Desperado' works perfectly with its comic book story, quirky characters and over-the-top action sequences. Moving at a rapid pace, the direction and editing are top notch. The cinematography is brilliant too. Antonio Banderas does a good job taking over the role from Carlos Gallardo (who sort of plays his sidekick in this one). However, it is Salma Hayek that steals the show even though the story is dominated by El Mariachi. As Carolina, she is sensual, witty, charming and quite clever too. Hayek delivers a very natural performance and owns each and every one of her scenes. In addition, there are some wonderful cameos by Cheech Marin, Quentin Tarantino, Steve Buscemi and Danny Trejo. Overall, 'Desperado' is full throttle entertainment. This is what an action entertainer is supposed to be.
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    • Nov 17, 2009
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1995 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Pistolero
    • Filming locations
      • Ciudad Acuña, Coahuíla, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Los Hooligans Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,405,445
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,910,446
      • Aug 27, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,405,445
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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