Desperado

~He came back to settle the score with someone. Anyone. EVERYONE.

Overview

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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General Information

Release Date: 1995-08-25
Budget: $7000000
Revenue: $25405445
Runtime: 104 min

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