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The Mexican
“Love with the safety off.”
6.0 / 10• 2001• 2h 3m•R• English
ActionComedyCrimeRomance
Storyline
Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
Cast & Crew
Brad Pitt
Jerry Welbach
Lead
Julia Roberts
Samantha Barzel
James Gandolfini
Winston Baldry
J.K. Simmons
Ted Slocum
David Krumholtz
Beck
Bob Balaban
Bernie Nayman
Gene Hackman
Arnold Margolese
Michael Cerveris
Frank
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gore Verbinski's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Mexican is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
