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Desperado (1995)

★ 7.1R100 minDirector: Robert Rodriguez

1995 film by Robert Rodriguez

Desperado is a 1995 American neo-Western action film written, co-produced, edited, and directed by Robert Rodriguez. It is the second part of Rodriguez's Mexico Trilogy. It stars Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi, who seeks revenge on the drug lord who killed his lover. The film was screened out of competition at the 1995 Cannes Film Festival. Desperado grossed $58 million worldwide, and received mixed to positive reviews. Co-starring Salma Hayek, it has been cited as her breakout role in anglophonic American film.

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What is Desperado about?
Desperado (1995) — Director Robert Rodriguez picks up where his successful independent debut El Mariachi left off with this slam-bang South of the Border action saga. Bucho (Joaquim DeAlmeida) is a wealthy but casually bloodthirsty drug kingpin who rules a seedy Mexican border town. Bucho and his m
Is Desperado based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Desperado scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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