The Mexican(2001)
“Love with the safety off.”
Overview
Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
Director
Gore Verbinski
Studio
Newmarket Films
Budget
$57M
Revenue
$148M
Cast
Brad Pitt
as Jerry Welbach
Julia Roberts
as Samantha Barzel
James Gandolfini
as Winston Baldry
J.K. Simmons
as Ted Slocum
David Krumholtz
as Beck
Bob Balaban
as Bernie Nayman
Gene Hackman
as Arnold Margolese
Michael Cerveris
as Frank
Richard Coca
as Car Thief #1
Castulo Guerra
as Joe the Pawnshop Owner
Salvador Sánchez
as Gunsmith
Jeremy Roberts
as Bobby Victory
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$57M
Box Office
$148M
Production Companies
Newmarket Films • Lawrence Bender Productions • Pistolero Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mexican?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Mexican (2001).
What is The Mexican about?▼
Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
Who directed The Mexican?▼
The Mexican was directed by Gore Verbinski and released in 2001. It is a action, comedy, crime, romance film.
How long is The Mexican?▼
The Mexican has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
Who stars in The Mexican?▼
The cast of The Mexican includes Brad Pitt as Jerry Welbach, Julia Roberts as Samantha Barzel, James Gandolfini as Winston Baldry, J.K. Simmons as Ted Slocum, David Krumholtz as Beck and more.
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