The Mexican
“Love with the safety off.”
2001•R•2h 3m•6.0•Released
ActionComedyCrimeRomance
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.
Director
Gore Verbinski
Writer
J. H. Wyman
Budget
$57M
Revenue
$148M
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Newmarket Films
Cast
Brad Pitt
Jerry
Julia Roberts
Samantha
James Gandolfini
Leroy
J.K. Simmons
Ted
Bob Balaban
Nayman
Sherman Augustus
Well Dressed Black Man
Michael Cerveris
Frank
Gene Hackman
Margolese
Richard Coca
Car Thief
David Krumholtz
Beck
Castulo Guerra
Joe
Mayra Sérbulo
Emanuelle
Salvador Sánchez
Gunsmith
Alan Ciangherotti
Gunsmith's Assistant
Melisa Romero
Gunsmith's Daughter
Production
Company
Newmarket Films
Company
Lawrence Bender Productions
Company
Pistolero Productions
Company
DreamWorks Pictures
Producer
John Baldecchi
Producer
Lawrence Bender
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