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Release Date:
27 January 2006 (USA) moreTagline:
A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar...Plot:
A globetrotting hitman and a crestfallen businessman meet in a hotel bar in Mexico City in an encounter that draws them together in a way neither expected. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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All sass and no blood; movie shows Pierce Brosnan's comedic flair more (218 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Pierce Brosnan | ... | Julian Noble |
 | Arlin Miller | ... | Radio DJ (voice) |
| Azucena Medina | ... | Young Denver Fling |
 | Jonah Meyerson | ... | Ten Year Old Boy |
| Wiveca Bonerais | ... | Ten Year Old Boy's Mother |
 | Greg Kinnear | ... | Danny Wright |
 | Hope Davis | ... | Carolyn 'Bean' Wright |
 | Adam Scott | ... | Phil Garrison |
 | Portia Dawson | ... | Genevive |
 | Roberto Sosa | ... | Skinny Mexican Man |
| Antonio Zavala | ... | Hotel Bartender 1 |
| Ramon Alvarez | ... | Shooting Stand Owner |
| Luz Maria Molina | ... | School Girl |
 | Philip Baker Hall | ... | Mr. Randy |
| Carolyn Horwitz | ... | Cantina Turista #1 |
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Rated R for strong sexual content and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
96 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:15 | Ireland:15A | Australia:MA | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:13 | Brazil:14 | Iceland:16 | Sweden:11 | Germany:12 | New Zealand:R13 | Portugal:M/12 | Norway:11 | USA:R | Netherlands:16 (DVD rating) | Peru:14 | Singapore:NC-16 | Italy:TFun Stuff
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Hope Davis was pregnant during the filming of the movie. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Julian is telling the story about his first mistake in Manila, the camera can be seen, hidden behind palm leaves and bamboo, when two guys holding a mirror are walking through the frame. moreQuotes:
Julian Noble: I want to retire to a beautiful little Greek island, filled with beautiful little Greeks! moreSoundtrack:
Heat of the Moment moreFAQ
What's the song on Danny Wright's alarm clock?more
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"The Matador" stars Pierce Brosnan as a burned out assassin. He's James Bond gone to seed, in too-tight, garish clothes, gold chains, and an ugly haircut. Our struggling assassin, Julian Noble, is in Mexico, trying to regain his nerve. Staying at the same hotel is a likable, down-on-his luck businessman Danny Wright (Greg Kinnear), also trying to regain his equilibrium. Danny is desperate to close a deal and return to his wife in Denver (Hope Davis) with good news.
Noble and Wright unexpectedly become friends. Wright convinces Noble to reveal certain techniques, which he demonstrates at a bullfight. Noble is eventually targeted by his employers and shows up in Denver.
Writer and director Richard Shepard did the Q&A after this delightful movie at the Austin Film Festival. Shepard was also down on his luck. After suffering the loss of his agent and rejection of recent scripts, he decided to write a story no one would buy and create a character no one would want to play. Then Pierce Brosnan called. Brosnan regains his equilibrium in this movie. (There is life after Bond!) He has a wonderful flair for self-deprecating comedy. Don't miss it.
Stay for the closing credits to read what the filmmakers say about bullfighting. I look forward to more of Richard Shepard's projects.