El Mariachi
“With a guitar in his hand and a price on his head, he wasn't looking for trouble. But trouble came looking for him.”
Synopsis
El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor, a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. The drug lord and his henchmen mistake el Mariachi for the killer, Azul, and chase him around town trying to kill him and get his guitar case.
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Top Cast
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Carlos Gallardo
El Mariachi
Consuelo Gómez
Domino
Jaime de Hoyos
Bigotón
Peter Marquardt
Mauricio
Reinol Martinez
Azul
Ramiro Gómez
Cantinero
Jesús López
Viejo Clerk
Luis Baró
Domino's Assistant
Oscar Fabila
The Boy
Poncho Ramon
Azul's Rat
Fernando Martinez
Azul's Rat
Manuel Acosta
Bodyguard
Walter Vargas
Prisoner
Roberto Martinez
Prisoner
Virgen Delgado
Female Bodyguard
Juanita Vargas
Female Bodyguard
Yolanda Puga
Female Bodyguard
Jaime Rodriguez
Moco's Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
282.48x
+$2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rodriguez
- Original Score
- Eric Guthrie, Cecilio Rodríguez, Chris Knudson, Álvaro Rodríguez, Mark Trujillo
- Original Title
- El Mariachi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $7K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Los Hooligans Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez
Eric Guthrie, Cecilio Rodríguez, Chris Knudson, Álvaro Rodríguez, Mark Trujillo
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rodriguez
Editor
Robert Rodriguez
Director of Photography
Robert Rodriguez
Producer
Carlos Gallardo
Producer
Robert Rodriguez
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Writer
Mario Hernández
Stunt Coordinator
Manuel Salinas
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Mariachi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Mariachi about?
El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor, a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. The drug lord and his henchmen mistake el Mariachi for the killer, Azul, and chase him around town trying to kill him and get his guitar case.
Who directed El Mariachi?
El Mariachi was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Who stars in El Mariachi?
The principal cast of El Mariachi includes Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gómez, Jaime de Hoyos, Peter Marquardt, Reinol Martinez.
When was El Mariachi released and how long is it?
El Mariachi was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of El Mariachi?
El Mariachi had a reported production budget of $7K and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (282.48 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for El Mariachi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Mariachi was composed by Eric Guthrie, Cecilio Rodríguez, Chris Knudson, Álvaro Rodríguez, Mark Trujillo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for El Mariachi?
El Mariachi holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).