Desperado (1995)
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- Synopsis
- 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 ......
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- Director(s)
- Robert Rodriguez
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 103 min.
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Critic Reviews
The commercial transition has been remarkably successful. This is primarily thanks to Rodriguez, who not only retains the original movie's kinetic flair, but takes it further.Read the full review
The stunts dazzle until you miss the low-key charm and cost-conscious inventiveness of the original. Desperado is best when Rodriguez lets his playful side cut through the blare of a born filmmaker indulging his first chance at high-end Hollywood fireworks.Read the full review
The camera loves Banderas -- a velvet stud -- as much as it did the young Clint Eastwood.Read the full review
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Banderas To Promote Wine Tourism
11/22/09 Antonio Banderas is planning to expand his Spanish vineyard by opening a hotel onsite - and he'll show off his expertise by holding conferences on wine. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
Hollywood's richest woman Salma Hayek can afford another risky role
10/16/09 In the past three years, she's produced a hit TV show, married a billionaire and become one of Hollywood's hottest moms. | New York Daily News - New York NY -
Banderas Ordered To Demolish Villa
10/04/09 Antonio Banderas must demolish part of his beachfront Spanish villa after losing a court battle to retain the land for himself. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) -
Sony sharpens 'Machete'
09/21/09 Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions Group has acquired most international distribution rights for Robert Rodriguez's "Machete." | Variety -
Rodriguez takes hands-on approach
08/15/09 LOS ANGELES Robert Rodriguez famously financed his first movie by donating his body to science. | JAM! Showbiz -
Rodriguez Shot Short With Hayek To Help Her Land Hollywood Break
07/08/09 Moviemaker Robert Rodriguez had to shoot a short film with Salma Hayek before he could convince studio bosses to hire the Mexican actress for Desperado - because they weren't sure her English was good enough for Hollywood. | The Internet Movie Database (IMDb)