# El Mariachi (1993)

> A wandering mariachi is mistaken for a lethal gunman and must survive a cartel pursuit while trying to reclaim his musical identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4559

## Facts

- Runtime: 81 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller, Western
- Director: Robert Rodriguez
- Cast: Carlos Gallardo, Consuelo Gómez, Jaime de Hoyos, Peter Marquardt, Reinol Martinez, Ramiro Gómez, Jesús López, Luis Baró
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104815/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: kinetic, irreverent, romantic, action movie night, independent film discovery

## Synopsis

A musician's peaceful life is shattered when he becomes the target of a ruthless drug lord.

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