Desperado
El Mariachi plunges headfirst into the dark border underworld when he follows a trail of blood to the last of the infamous Mexican drug lords, Bucho, for an action-packed, bullet-riddled showdown. With the help of his friend and a beautiful bookstore owner, El Mariachi tracks Bucho, takes on his army of desperados, and leaves his own trail of blood.
Where to stream Desperado
Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video.
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Desperado (1995) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Frequently asked questions about Desperado
Where can I watch Desperado in the United States?
Desperado is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Desperado on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Desperado is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
Can I watch Desperado for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Desperado needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Desperado?
Desperado scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Desperado?
Desperado stars Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek Pinault, Joaquim de Almeida, Steve Buscemi, and Cheech Marin. Robert Rodriguez is the director.
How long is Desperado?
Desperado runs 1h 44m (104 minutes).
When did Desperado come out?
Desperado was released on August 25, 1995.
Which studio made Desperado?
Desperado was produced by Columbia Pictures and Los Hooligans Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for Desperado?
Desperado was made on a budget of $7,000,000.
How much did Desperado make at the box office?
Desperado grossed $25,405,445 worldwide, against a budget of $7,000,000.
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