The Mexican (2001)

03/01/2001 (US) • 2h 3m

Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance

Love with the safety off.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Brad Pitt

Jerry Welbach

Julia Roberts

Samantha Barzel

James Gandolfini

Winston Baldry

J.K. Simmons

Ted Slocum

Bob Balaban

Bernie Nayman

Gene Hackman

Arnold Margolese

Richard Coca

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$57,000,000.00

Revenue

$147,845,033.00

Keywords

mexico

kidnapping

romcom

road trip

thief

mobster

los angeles, california

on the road

storytelling

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