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El Mariachi (1993)

“With a guitar in his hand and a price on his head, he wasn't looking for trouble. But trouble came looking for him.”

6.7/10 · 1,341 votes 1h 21m r ActionThrillerWesternCrime

#62 of 97 films from 1993 #975 of 2168 in action

Directed by Robert Rodriguez · Written by Robert Rodriguez

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Overview

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.

Cast

Carlos Gallardoas El Mariachi
Consuelo Gómezas Domino
Jaime de Hoyosas Bigotón
Peter Marquardtas Mauricio
Reinol Martinezas Azul
Ramiro Gómezas Cantinero
Jesús Lópezas Viejo Clerk
Luis Baróas Domino's Assistant
Oscar Fabilaas The Boy
Poncho Ramonas Azul's Rat
Fernando Martinezas Azul's Rat
Manuel Acostaas Bodyguard
Walter Vargasas Prisoner
Roberto Martinezas Prisoner

Facts

Release dateFebruary 22, 1993
Runtime81 min (1h 21m) — shorter as the 1993 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Western, Crime
LanguageES
Budget$7,225
Box office$2,040,920 (282.5× budget)
IMDbtt0104815

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Questions

How long is El Mariachi?
El Mariachi runs 81 minutes (1h 21m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is El Mariachi worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 1,341 votes, which places it #62 of 97 films released in 1993 in this index (top 37%) and #975 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed El Mariachi?
El Mariachi was directed by Robert Rodriguez. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sin City (2005), Alita: Battle Angel (2019), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996).
Who stars in El Mariachi?
Carlos Gallardo as El Mariachi; Consuelo Gómez as Domino; Jaime de Hoyos as Bigotón; Peter Marquardt as Mauricio; Reinol Martinez as Azul; Ramiro Gómez as Cantinero.
What is El Mariachi rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for El Mariachi?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/145804.

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