El Mariachi
Time Out says
In terms of plot, there's little remarkable about Rodriguez's debut feature: the tale of a loner mistaken for a killer and hounded by all manner of vengeful furies has blessed countless movies. But it's not the story, or the low budget, which makes this polished foray into mythic conflict so deliciously fresh; it's the sheer joy taken in the medium of film. As the hobo musician of the title (Gallardo) drifts into a small, dusty Mexican township - only to find himself the target of armed gangs in search of a hitman - Rodriguez goes for broke with a breakneck pace, swarms of bullets, cinematic tricks, and a tone as playful as it is knowing of genre conventions. The director's light touch is all his own; and this unpretentious offering delivers in all departments.
Details
Release details
Duration:
80 mins
Cast and crew
Director:
Robert Rodriguez
Screenwriter:
Robert Rodriguez, Carlos Gallardo
Cast:
Carlos Gallardo
Consuelo Gomez
Peter Marquardt
Jaime de Hoyos
Reinol Martinez
Ramiro Gomez
Consuelo Gomez
Peter Marquardt
Jaime de Hoyos
Reinol Martinez
Ramiro Gomez