description Desperado Overview
Desperado, released in 1995, is a neo-Western action film by Robert Rodriguez. It continues the story begun in *El Mariachi* and forms part of the Mexico Trilogy, featuring Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi pursuing retribution against a drug lord following the death of his partner. The film premiered out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
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info Desperado Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1995 |
help Desperado FAQ
Do you need to watch El Mariachi before Desperado?
Desperado continues the unnamed musician's revenge story, but it restates enough background to work independently. El Mariachi was released in 1992 and featured Carlos Gallardo rather than Antonio Banderas in the lead.
Who is Bucho in Desperado?
Bucho, played by Joaquim de Almeida, is the drug lord El Mariachi hunts through a Mexican border town. The story later reveals a personal connection between the two men.
Which films make up Robert Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy?
The trilogy consists of El Mariachi, Desperado, and Once Upon a Time in Mexico. The three films were released in 1992, 1995, and 2003 respectively.
Was Desperado Salma Hayek's Hollywood breakthrough?
It became one of Hayek's major English-language breakthrough roles, with Hayek playing bookstore owner Carolina. She later reunited with Rodriguez and Antonio Banderas in Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
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