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Desperado

"He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE."

August 25, 1995 1h 44m 6.9/10 (3,045 votes)

Originally released in 1995. Desperado is a thriller/action film. directed by Robert Rodriguez.

Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, and Joaquim de Almeida

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 25, 1995 30 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
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User Rating 6.9/10 Good (3,045 votes)
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Budget $7M Production budget
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Box Office $25.4M 3.6x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$7,000,000
Revenue
$25,405,445

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures
  • Los Hooligans Productions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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. ...

Who directed Desperado?

Desperado was directed by Robert Rodriguez.

How long is Desperado?

Desperado has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was Desperado released?

Desperado was released on August 25, 1995 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Desperado?

The main cast of Desperado includes Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Joaquim de Almeida, Steve Buscemi, Cheech Marin.

Is Desperado worth watching?

Desperado has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 3,045 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.