Get the Gringo is a 2012 film directed by Adrian Grunberg. Its main protagonist is a career criminal played by Mel Gibson, who learns to survive in a tough Mexican prison with the help of a young boy. This basic overview will provide insights about the film’s shooting locations and interesting backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Get the Gringo took place in various locations. Some scenes were shot in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, while others were filmed in Brownsville, Texas, USA, and San Diego, California, USA. However, most of the filming took place in Mexico. The shooting started around April 2010.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Mel Gibson | Driver |
| Daniel Giménez Cacho | Javi |
| Jesús Ochoa | Caracas |
| Dolores Heredia | Kid’s Mom |
| Peter Gerety | Embassy Guy |
| Peter Stormare | Frank |
| Mario Zaragoza | Vasquez |
| Gerardo Taracena | Romero |
| Dean Norris | Bill |
| Fernando Becerril | Prison Director |
| Scott Cohen | Frank’s Lawyer |
| Bob Gunton | Thomas Kaufman |
| Mayra Serbulo | Nurse |
| Owen Dunne | Jesse |
| William Gibson | Mark |
| Jace Jeanes | American Hitman 4 |
| Zak Knutson | American Hitman 2 |
| Tom Schanley | American Hitman 3 |
| Aaron Cohen | American Hitman 6 |
| José Montini | El Pueblito’s Doctor |
| Gustavo Sánchez Parra | Size 11 |
| Manuel Domínguez | Lacra 2 |
| Dagoberto Gama | Lacra 3 |
| Guillermo Ríos | Lacra 4 |
| Iñaki Goci | Lacra 5 |
| Carlos Ramos | Lacra 6 |
| Noemi Palomino | Aunt Flor |
| Marco Rojas | Javi’s Doctor |
| Patrick Bauchau | Surgeon |
| Denise Gossett | Jennifer |
| Jorge Verdugo | Guard |
| Balo Bucio | Soldier |
| Antonio Zúñiga | Visitor Guard |
| Jeff Caughey | Smelly Guy |
| Marco Aurelio Nava | Car Lacra |
| Davenia McFadden | Large Woman |
| Regina Orozco | Mrs. Serrano |
| Alex Leimone | Guy 2 |
| Adrian Vazquez | Federal Police Officer |
| Stephanie Lemelin | Frank’s Lawyer’s Secretary |
| Suzanne Cryer | Driver’s Wife |
| Paloma Arredondo | Wife Renting Tent |
| Rafael Valdez | Clown in Black |
| Mayahuel del Monte | 50 Year Old Hooker |
| Javier Zaragoza | Luis |
| Xochiquetzatl Rodríguez | Mexican Teenager 1 |
| Eileen Yañez | Mexican Teenager 2 |
| Alejandro de la Peña | Store Owner |
| Sofía Sisniega | 20 Year Old Bombshell |
| Blue Demon Jr. | Wrestler 1 |
| Oscar Vasquez | Wrestler 2 |
| Amilcar Ramirez | Lacra 7 |
| Carlos Arturo Gonzalez | Wrestling Guard |
| Issac Dominguez | Car Lacra 2 |
| Melina Robert | Jacuzzi Girl 1 |
| Lissete Sanchez | Jacuzzi Girl 2 |
| Salvador Servin | Police 2 |
| Charlotte Biggs | Store Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film is directed by Adrian Grunberg, who also co-wrote the script with Mel Gibson and Stacy Perskie.
- Alongside Mel Gibson, the movie stars Kevin Balmore as “Kid” and Daniel Giménez Cacho as “Javi”. Other important roles are played by Jesús Ochoa, Dolores Heredia, Peter Gerety, Roberto Sosa, Peter Stormare, Mario Zaragoza, and Gerardo Taracena.
- The movie lasts 1 hour and 36 minutes, with a genre of Action and Drama.
- It was officially released in Israel on March 15, 2012.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.173773
- Longitude: -96.1342241
- Place ID: ChIJxXjKRUJBw4URmwE26ULWpBg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Heroica Veracruz, Ver., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Brownsville, Texas, USA
- Latitude: 25.9017472
- Longitude: -97.4974838
- Place ID: ChIJGWX8w2t_b4YRLFJWSGka37E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brownsville, TX, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.715738
- Longitude: -117.1610838
- Place ID: ChIJSx6SrQ9T2YARed8V_f0hOg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Diego, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Veracruz, Mexico
- Latitude: 19.173773
- Longitude: -96.1342241
- Place ID: ChIJxXjKRUJBw4URmwE26ULWpBg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Heroica Veracruz, Ver., Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: Mexico
- Latitude: 23.634501
- Longitude: -102.552784
- Place ID: ChIJU1NoiDs6BIQREZgJa760ZO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
