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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Robert Rodriguez (written by)
Release Date:
25 August 1995 (USA)
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Tagline:
He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE. more
Plot:
A gunslinger is embroiled in a war with a local drug runner. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(46 articles)
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(From Get The Big Picture. 21 December 2009, 4:48 PM, PST)
Robert Rodriguez Talks ‘Machete’, ‘Sin City 2′
(From Reel Loop. 21 December 2009, 7:34 AM, PST)
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Watch Out, El Mariachi Is Back!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Antonio Banderas | ... | El Mariachi |
 | Salma Hayek | ... | Carolina |
 | Joaquim de Almeida | ... | Bucho |
 | Cheech Marin | ... | Short Bartender |
 | Steve Buscemi | ... | Buscemi |
 | Carlos Gómez | ... | Right Hand (as Carlos Gomez) |
 | Quentin Tarantino | ... | Pick-up Guy |
 | Tito Larriva | ... | Tavo |
| Angel Aviles | ... | Zamira |
 | Danny Trejo | ... | Navajas |
| Abraham Verduzco | ... | Niño |
 | Carlos Gallardo | ... | Campa |
| Albert Michel Jr. | ... | Quino |
| David Alvarado | ... | Buddy |
 | Angela Lanza | ... | Tourist Girl |
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong bloody violence, a strong sex sequence and language.
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Runtime:
104 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Certification:
USA:R (No. 33717) |
Canada:16+ (Quebec) |
Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) (Canadian Home Video rating) |
Iceland:16 |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R18 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Brazil:14 |
Italy:VM14 |
Sweden:(Banned) (original rating) |
Australia:R |
Finland:K-18 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 (cut) |
Germany:18 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Ireland:18 |
Japan:PG-12 |
Norway:18 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:R21 |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 (re-rating) |
UK:18
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For most of the killings they used a gun that essentially fired fake blood at the characters instead of squibs. This unfortunately created too realistic of an effect resulting in them having to edit out much of the deaths for the censors.
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Revealing mistakes: After El Mariachi has thrown his guitar case away, they reverse back in the car and he opens the door to reach down and pick it up off the road. With the height of the seat and the fact that the car has raised suspension, there is no way he would be able to do this.
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Quotes:
[the mariachi comes back for the guitar-case of weapons that he just threw away]
El Mariachi: Just in case. It's a long ride to the next town.
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El Mariachi: Just in case. It's a long ride to the next town.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in All the Rage (1999)
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Soundtrack:
Bella
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FAQ
Is this a remake of El Mariachi?Why don't any police ever show up at any of the numerous shootouts?
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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.