Once Upon a Time in Mexico(2003)
“The time has come.”
Overview
A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$29M
Revenue
$99M
Cast
Antonio Banderas
as El Mariachi
Johnny Depp
as CIA Agent Jeffrey Sands
Cheech Marin
as Belini
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Carolina
Mickey Rourke
as Billy Chambers
Willem Dafoe
as Armando Barillo
Eva Mendes
as CIA Agent Ajedrez
Danny Trejo
as Cucuy
Rubén Blades
as Jorge, Retired FBI Agent
Enrique Iglesias
as Lorenzo
Marco Leonardi
as Fideo
Troy Robinson
as Romero
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$29M
Box Office
$99M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures • Dimension Films • Troublemaker Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in Mexico?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003).
What is Once Upon a Time in Mexico about?▼
A corrupt CIA agent Sands hires hitman El Mariachi to assassinate a Mexican general hired by a drug kingpin attempting a coup d'état of the President of Mexico.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Mexico?▼
Once Upon a Time in Mexico was directed by Robert Rodriguez and released in 2003. It is a action, crime, thriller, western film.
How long is Once Upon a Time in Mexico?▼
Once Upon a Time in Mexico has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Mexico?▼
The cast of Once Upon a Time in Mexico includes Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi, Johnny Depp as CIA Agent Jeffrey Sands, Cheech Marin as Belini, Salma Hayek Pinault as Carolina, Mickey Rourke as Billy Chambers and more.
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