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Director:
Writer:
Robert Rodriguez (written by)
Release Date:
26 February 1993 (USA)
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Tagline:
With a guitar in his hand and a price on his head, he wasn't looking for trouble...but trouble came looking for him. more
Plot:
A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
4 wins
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4 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(19 articles)
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Dynamic debut...
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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 |
| Ramiro Gómez | ... | Cantinero (as Ramiro Gomez) |
| Jesús López | ... | Viejo Clerk (as Jesus Lopez) |
| Luis Baró | ... | Domino's Assistant (as Luis Baro) |
| Oscar Fabila | ... | The Boy |
| Poncho Ramón | ... | Azul's Rat (as Poncho Ramon) |
| Fernando Martínez | ... | Azul's Rat (as Fernando Martinez) |
| Manuel Acosta | ... | Bodyguard |
| Walter Vargas | ... | Prisoner |
| Roberto Martinez | ... | Prisoner |
| Virgen Delgado | ... | Female Bodyguard |
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence.
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Runtime:
81 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:16 |
Canada:18A (British Columbia) (1999) |
Brazil:14 |
South Korea:18 |
Australia:M |
Canada:A (Nova Scotia) |
Canada:16+ (Quebec) |
Canada:PA (Manitoba) |
Canada:R (Ontario) |
Finland:K-16 |
France:U |
Germany:18 |
Netherlands:16 |
Norway:15 |
Spain:18 |
UK:15 |
USA:R (Approval No. 31967)
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In his book "Rebel Without a Crew", Robert Rodriguez explains that the gangsters' peculiar names are meant as a joke: they are all nicknames the characters had as children but never outgrew. As such they are named La Palma (Spanish for "palm"); Azul ("blue"); Pepino ("cucumber"); Moco ("booger").
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Continuity: The Playboy bunny poster in Azul's hideout disappears after Azul's lady friends first emerge with their guns to scare off one of Azul's henchmen. Director Robert Rodriguez explains this goof in the commentary, stating that he felt the poster was too "American" for the film.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in My Big Fat Independent Movie (2005)
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Soundtrack:
Mariachi Love Theme
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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.