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The Mexican (2001)

5.9 | Mar 01, 2001 (US) | Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance | 02:03
mexico kidnapping romcom road trip thief mobster los angeles, california on the road storytelling
Budget: 57 000 000 | Revenue: 147 845 033

Love with the safety off.

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.

Featured Crew

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Writer, Executive Producer
Stunt Double
Original Music Composer
Producer
Costume Design
Casting Director
Special Effects Coordinator
First Assistant "B" Camera

Cast

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Brad Pitt
Jerry Welbach
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Julia Roberts
Samantha Barzel
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James Gandolfini
Winston Baldry
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J.K. Simmons
Ted Slocum
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David Krumholtz
Beck
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Bob Balaban
Bernie Nayman
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Gene Hackman
Arnold Margolese
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Michael Cerveris
Frank
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Richard Coca
Car Thief #1
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Castulo Guerra
Joe the Pawnshop Owner

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Reviews

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Aaron
9 | Nov 12, 2023
It’s been a while since I’ve seen this and maybe my tastes may have evolved but I recall liking it a lot and watching it a second time at one point. I was pleasantly surprised by James Gandolfini’s brave choice of his small role, after the tough gangster roles. I would watch it again just for that. I would recommend this move to anyone looking for a nice early 2000’s romantic comedy.
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r96sk
9 | Aug 01, 2022
Silly entertainment! 'The Mexican' works as a comedy and works as an adventure road trip flick, so it evidently achieved what it set out to do. This 2001 release features a strong cast, as we get Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts together alongside James Gandolfini, J. K. Simmons and Gene Hackman. I enjoyed all five, especially the first three. It's not a film to be taken overly serious, it's one to enjoy and I got a lot of enjoyment from it - credit to Gore Verbinski & Co. Recommended? Definitely!