Desperado (1995)
Movie 1h 44m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Dating from 1995, Desperado sits in the action, crime and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Robert Rodriguez. The cast includes Steve Buscemi, David Alvarado and Danny Trejo. The running time is 1h 44m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
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Cast & crew
- Robert RodriguezDirector
- Steve Buscemias Buscemi
- David Alvaradoas Buddy
- Danny Trejoas Navajas
- Cheech Marinas Short Bartender
- Salma Hayek Pinaultas Carolina
- Antonio Banderasas El Mariachi
- Joaquim de Almeidaas Bucho
- Carlos Gómezas Right Hand
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Questions about Desperado
- What genre is Desperado?
- Desperado is categorised as Action, Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in Desperado?
- Steve Buscemi, David Alvarado, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Salma Hayek Pinault appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Desperado?
- Robert Rodriguez directed Desperado.
- How long is Desperado?
- Desperado runs for 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- Is Desperado worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Desperado?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
