El Mariachi
"With a guitar in his hand and a price on his head, he wasn't looking for trouble. But trouble came looking for him."
Originally released in 1993. El Mariachi is a action/crime film. directed by Robert Rodriguez. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gómez, and Jaime de Hoyos
Synopsis
El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor, a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. The drug lord and his henchmen mistake el Mariachi for the killer, Azul, and chase him around town trying to kill him and get his guitar case.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 21m
81 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (1,236 votes)
Budget
$7.2K
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
282.5x return
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
- Budget
- $7,225
- Revenue
- $2,040,920
Production Companies
- Los Hooligans Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Mariachi about?
El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor, a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. Th...
Who directed El Mariachi?
El Mariachi was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
How long is El Mariachi?
El Mariachi has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
When was El Mariachi released?
El Mariachi was released on February 22, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El Mariachi?
The main cast of El Mariachi includes Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gómez, Jaime de Hoyos, Peter Marquardt, Reinol Martinez.
Is El Mariachi worth watching?
El Mariachi has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,236 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.