The 2003 film “Once Upon a Time in Mexico” is an Action and Crime movie that was directed and written by Robert Rodriguez. The key roles in the movie were performed by Antonio Banderas (El Mariachi), Salma Hayek (Carolina), and Johnny Depp (Sands). This content will provide detailed information about the movie, especially insights into the filming locations and dates, along with some fascinating backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Once Upon a Time in Mexico” got filmed in several notable locations. These sites include San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Querétaro in Mexico. Other scenes were shot in two different locations in Texas, USA i.e., Austin and San Antonio. The filming took place from May to June in 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Antonio Banderas | El Mariachi |
| Salma Hayek | Carolina |
| Johnny Depp | Sands |
| Mickey Rourke | Billy |
| Eva Mendes | Ajedrez |
| Danny Trejo | Cucuy |
| Enrique Iglesias | Lorenzo |
| Marco Leonardi | Fideo |
| Cheech Marin | Belini |
| Rubén Blades | Jorge FBI |
| Willem Dafoe | Barillo |
| Gerardo Vigil | Marquez |
| Julio Oscar Mechoso | Advisor |
| Tito Larriva | Cab Driver |
| Miguel Couturier | Dr. Guevera |
| Toño Valdez | Chicle Boy |
| José Luis Avendaño | Alvaro |
| Natalia Torres | Mariachi’s Girl |
| Troy Robinson | Romero |
| Ermahn Ospina | Qui-Que |
| Luz María Rojas | Pistolera |
| Mario Simon | Cook |
| Bernard Hacker | Blascoe |
| Cecilia Tijerina | Waitress |
| Carola Vázquez | Hospital Administrator |
| René Gatica | Chief Federale |
| Silvia Santoyo | Bachelorette |
| Juan Pablo Llaguno | Bull Fighter |
| Jorge Becerril | Taco |
| Víctor Carpinteiro | Left Nut |
| Dagoberto Gama | Que Pasa |
Trivia and Facts
- The cast list of the film was confirmed as complete.
- The film bagged three awards and received six nominations.
- Other recognized actors who appeared in the film include Mickey Rourke, Eva Mendes, and Danny Trejo.
- Some characters in the movie were portrayed by Antonio Banderas (El Mariachi), Salma Hayek (Carolina), and Johnny Depp (Sands).
- The movie was released on the 12th of September, 2003 in Canada.
- Reviews for the film were quite balanced with 494 user reviews and 128 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Latitude: 20.9144491
- Longitude: -100.745235
- Place ID: ChIJD7xxmK9RK4QRpLAHHQMBMWU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Querétaro, Mexico
- Latitude: 20.5887932
- Longitude: -100.3898881
- Place ID: ChIJVZJb3I9b04URL4MbVqqUsJc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Austin, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 30.267153
- Longitude: -97.7430608
- Place ID: ChIJLwPMoJm1RIYRetVp1EtGm10
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Austin, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: San Antonio, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 29.4251905
- Longitude: -98.4945922
- Place ID: ChIJrw7QBK9YXIYRvBagEDvhVgg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Antonio, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
