description El Mariachi Overview
El Mariachi, released in 1993, is a neo-Western action film directed by Robert Rodriguez. Shot in Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, it features Carlos Gallardo as an aspiring musician wrongly identified as a fugitive. The low-budget production was initially intended for Mexican home video before being acquired and significantly expanded by Columbia Pictures.
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info El Mariachi Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Year | 1992 |
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How much did El Mariachi cost to make?
Robert Rodriguez famously shot El Mariachi for approximately $7,000, partly raised by volunteering for medical research studies. The film was originally intended for the Mexican direct-to-video home market but was picked up by Columbia Pictures for theatrical release after positive test screenings.
Who stars in El Mariachi?
Carlos Gallardo stars as El Mariachi, a traveling musician mistaken for a deadly criminal, alongside Consuelo Gómez as Dominó, the love interest. Peter Marquardt plays the villain Moco, a local drug lord whose pursuit of the musician drives the plot.
Did El Mariachi have sequels?
Yes, El Mariachi launched the 'Mexico Trilogy,' followed by 'Desperado' (1995) and 'Once Upon a Time in Mexico' (2003), both directed by Rodriguez. Antonio Banderas took over the lead role in the sequels, replacing Carlos Gallardo, and Salma Hayek joined the cast as the love interest in 'Desperado.'
Where was El Mariachi filmed?
El Mariachi was filmed on location in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, a border town across from Del Rio, Texas. Rodriguez used real locations—including local hotels and streets—to keep costs minimal, and many townspeople appeared as extras.
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