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The Mexican (2001)

R | | Adventure, Comedy, Crime | 12 April 2001 (Israel)
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A man tries to transport an ancient gun called The Mexican, believed to carry a curse, back across the border, while his girlfriend pressures him to give up his criminal ways.

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Emanuelle (as Maira Serbulo)
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Gunsmith
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Gunsmith's Assistant (as Alan Cianguerotti)
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Storyline

Jerry Welbach is given two ultimatums. His mob boss wants him to travel to Mexico to get a priceless antique pistol called "The Mexican" or he will suffer the consequences. The other ultimatum comes from his girlfriend Samantha, who wants him to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures that being alive, although in trouble with his girlfriend is the better alternative so he heads south of the border. Finding the pistol is easy but getting it home is a whole other matter. The pistol supposedly carries a curse - a curse Jerry is given every reason to believe, especially when Samantha is held hostage by the gay hit man Leroy to ensure the safe return of the pistol. Written by ck

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pistol | curse | hostage | mexico | vomiting | See All (63) »

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love with the safety off

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Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language | See all certifications »

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12 April 2001 (Israel)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$57,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$20,108,829, 4 March 2001, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$66,808,615, 27 May 2001

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$81,000,000
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Trivia

At various points in production, stars like Ben Stiller and Meg Ryan and directors like Kevin Reynolds and David Fincher were all attached. See more »

Goofs

When approaching the tractor/trailer around the 1.5 hour mark, for some reason the passenger door on the tractor is open, after passing the tractor the door can be seen to be closed in the rear view shot from the El Camino. See more »

Quotes

Leroy: I'm here to regulate funkiness.
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Crazy Credits

In the middle of the credits, when the first or second song ends, you hear the guy from the car rentals shout "RAOUL !!" See more »

Connections

Spoofs Conspiracy Theory (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

The Elephant Man
Written by John Morris
Courtesy of Brooksfilms Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is The Mexican about?
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Very entertaining!
4 August 2001 | by – See all my reviews

Pitt and Roberts were a good match, and James Gandolfini really was the best part of this movie. A young man (Pitt) has to go to Mexico and retrieve an antique pistol for a mobster, much to the chagrin of his girlfriend (Roberts). Pitt encounters a lot of snags and hang ups trying to complete the task, and unknowingly, his girlfriend is being held as insurance until he finishes the job. Worth seeing! B+
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