Desperado(1995)
“He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE.”
Overview
El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Antonio Banderas
as El Mariachi
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Carolina
Joaquim de Almeida
as Bucho
Steve Buscemi
as Buscemi
Cheech Marin
as Short Bartender
Carlos Gómez
as Right Hand
Quentin Tarantino
as Pick-Up Guy
Tito Larriva
as Tavo
Angel Aviles
as Zamira
Danny Trejo
as Navajas
Abraham Verduzco
as Niño
Carlos Gallardo
as Campa
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Los Hooligans Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desperado?▼
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What is Desperado about?▼
El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
Who directed Desperado?▼
Desperado was directed by Robert Rodriguez and released in 1995. It is a thriller, action, crime film.
How long is Desperado?▼
Desperado has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Desperado?▼
The cast of Desperado includes Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi, Salma Hayek Pinault as Carolina, Joaquim de Almeida as Bucho, Steve Buscemi as Buscemi, Cheech Marin as Short Bartender and more.
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