El Mariachi
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Synopsis
A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him.
Cast
- Carlos Gallardo
- Consuelo Gómez
- Reinol Martinez
- Peter Marquardt
- Ramiro Gómez
- Jesús López
- Luis Baró
- Oscar Fabila
- Jaime De Hoyos
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- Jan 11, 2019
So so so good. Movies that cost way more to make and suck way harder should feel bad.
Joel HaverSep 1, 2014A case of mistaken identity leads to a heap of trouble in Robert Rodriguez's shoestring budget directorial debut. High-tech air conditioning. Tippy toes. The opening jailhouse scene proves Robert Rodriguez spent many years at John Woo's VHS film school. Guitar case. Speedy…
Todd GainesAug 23, 2014more interesting than how relatively much Rodriguez got for relatively little is how patient this movie is. although of course it's a little padded even at 80 minutes, a lot of it goes by without dialogue, so much of it played out in lengthy, loose shots, and often whole…
matt lynch - Jan 17, 2022
Action! - Three Auteurs: El Campamento De Robert Rodriguez There are many directors who take time to find their style and place in the industry; Robert Rodriguez is not one of them. Upon the director's release of his humorous short film, he burst onto the scene with a…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineJan 22, 2021One man production
WadeMay 5, 2026Very raw and gritty, I enjoyed it enough. Not my typical movie choice, but it's Cinco De Mayo, and I've been meaning to finish this trilogy, so I figured why not. My wife actually had me watch Once Upon a Time in Mexico a while back, and we reviewed it on here. Good…
MizfitMathew - Dec 13, 2017
This film was made for $7,000 which is amazing because it is better than a lot of films that cost much more. A simple story with an interesting twist and a satisfying ending. In addition, I would think this film an inspiration to young, poor, filmmakers attempting to get a…
{Todd}May 2, 2026how did a 23 year old boy make this for $7,000????? every 23 year old boy I've ever known couldn't even make rice
EvasiveMar 18, 2022Robert Rodriguez's feature film debut is this rough and ready action packed Mexican western noir about a mariachi who finds himself on the run after becoming the victim of mistaken identity. It's rough around the edges, but theres plenty of promise shown by the director.…
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- Luke likedEl Mariachi
I envy Robert Rodriguez in his debut film. To be able to direct at 23 with a 7k budget and deliver is all I want
Obihulk likedEl MariachiEver since I was young I have been watching Robert Rodriguez’s “Spy Kids” movies and after so much time. It fascinating me to see how Robert Rodriguez got his big start out of such a low budget film and even so, it is brilliant to say the least. The casting is really good and the cinematography is…
William Luckenbach lovedEl MariachiWhile the action was admittedly fun and exciting, it’s the quiet sweet moments that really made this for me. Also, this is such an inspiration for all aspiring filmmakers. This was magnificent, an absolute must see. 10/10
- hanne is "meh" onEl Mariachi
rating: 🎸🎸 it’s not a bad movie at all, it’s impressive for the budget too, pretty good story too, just didn’t stick with me much
Him likedEl Mariachiit was good for 7k budget, that 10 minute filmmaker school special future on the dvd is a cool watch on top of it.
Hasvik dislikedEl Mariachithis concept would evolve into greater things under its creative lead bur at this point it had a long way to go.
- Edward Kronkvist likedEl Mariachi
A really entertaining and enjoyable independent film. Which is the first in Robert Rodriguez filmography.
Hank Leet lovedEl MariachiHow to make an entertaining and fun action film on a $7,000 budget and no crew
10000BCman likedEl Mariachimade on a shoestring and better than most any film made for more
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
While the story may be a common one (for the action genre, at least), Rodriguez, who wrote, produced, shot and edited the entire film himself, has a uniquely straightforward wit that makes what might otherwise have been just another shoot-'em-up something more than that.
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
Juicy, adroit, and likable.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
Enormously entertaining.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is El Mariachi family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is El Mariachi?
The movie is 1hr 21min long.
What's El Mariachi about?
A traveling mariachi is mistaken for a murderous criminal and must hide from a gang bent on killing him.
Who's the cast of El Mariachi?
- Carlos Gallardo as El Mariachi
- Consuelo Gómez as Domino
- Reinol Martinez as Azul
- Peter Marquardt as Mauricio (Moco)
- Ramiro Gómez as Cantinero
- Jesús López as Viejo Clerk
- Luis Baró as Domino's Assistant
- Oscar Fabila as The Boy
- Jaime De Hoyos as Bigotón
Who's the director behind El Mariachi?
Robert Rodriguez directed El Mariachi.
Who produced El Mariachi?
Elizabeth Avellan, Carlos Gallardo and Robert Rodriguez produced El Mariachi.
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