The Mexican
Also known as Mexican
2001 film by Gore Verbinski
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6.0Jerry 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.
Released: 2001-03-01123 minDir: Gore VerbinskiAction, Comedy, Crime, RomanceBudget: $57.0MBox office: $148M
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Jerry Welbach
- Julia Roberts as Samantha Barzel
- James Gandolfini as Winston Baldry
- J.K. Simmons as Ted Slocum
- David Krumholtz as Beck
- Bob Balaban
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The Mexican is a 2001 American romantic crime comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski. The film stars Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt, with James Gandolfini, Bob Balaban, J. K. Simmons, David Krumholtz and Gene Hackman in supporting roles.
It tells the story of a small-time criminal (Pitt) who is sent on a mission to retrieve an antique pistol in Mexico, while his girlfriend (Roberts), frustrated with their troubled relationship, finds herself entangled in a series of unexpected events.