The Mexican
"Love with the safety off."
Originally released in 2001. The Mexican is a action/comedy film. directed by Gore Verbinski. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, and James Gandolfini
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (1,555 votes)
Budget
$57M
Production budget
Box Office
$147.8M
2.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $57,000,000
- Revenue
- $147,845,033
Production Companies
- Newmarket Films
- Lawrence Bender Productions
- Pistolero Productions
- DreamWorks Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Mexican?
The Mexican was directed by Gore Verbinski.
How long is The Mexican?
The Mexican has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was The Mexican released?
The Mexican was released on March 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mexican?
The main cast of The Mexican includes Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, J.K. Simmons, David Krumholtz.
Is The Mexican worth watching?
The Mexican has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 1,555 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.