With ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez follows the further adventures of El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), the guitar-and-gunslinging hero who has been leading a quiet life, but longs to get revenge for the murder of his love (Salma Hayek). When quirky CIA agent Sands (Johnny Depp) roots out El Mariachi for a special assignment, he comes out with pistols blazing.

Soon, a retired FBI agent (Ruben Blades), a drug kingpin (Willem Dafoe), a criminal on the run (Mickey Rourke), and a double-dealing federale (Eva Mendes) are all in on the action, which involves a plot to kill the Mexican president and shift the balance of power in Mexico.

Handling the writing, direction, cinematography, and just about everything else, Rodriguez has crafted a tribute to the spaghetti Western films of Sergio Leone by placing his outlaw hero from DESPERADO and EL MARIACHI in an epic setting populated by numerous characters. Although it can be challenging to keep track of the unfolding subplots, the scenes involving Depp's badly dressed secret agent are the most intriguing and entertaining. Meanwhile Banderas eases back into the lead as the vengeful Mariachi, and Hayek and Blades make the most of their small but significant roles!!

• Attractive Retail Box
• Rated: 18A (Canadian Home Video Rating)
• Rating Reason: For Strong Violence and Language.
• Starring: Antonio Banderas, Ruben Blades, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp, Salma Hayek, Enrique Iglesias, Marco Leonardi, Cheech Marin, Eva Mendes, Mickey Rourke, Danny Trejo
• Directed By: Robert Rodriguez
• Release Information:
• Studio: Columbia Tristar Home Video
• Theatrical Release Date: September 12, 2003
• DVD Release Date: January 20, 2004
• Run Time: 102 minutes
• Production Company: Columbia
• Package Type: Snap Case
• Mastered in High Definition
• DVD Features:
• Encoding: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries.
• Aspect Ratio(s):
• Widescreen anamorphic - 1.78:1
• Available Audio Tracks:
• English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
• French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Language: English and French
• Available Subtitles: English and French
• Closed Captioned: Yes
• Bonus Features:
• Director Robert Rodriguez Audio Commentary
• Ten Minute Flick School
• Inside Troublemaker Studios
• Eight (8) Deleted Scenes with Optional Director's Commentary
• Ten-Minute Cooking School
• The Anti-Hero's Journey
• Film Is Dead: An Evening with Robert Rodriguez
•  The Good, the Bad, and the Bloody: A Look at the Special Effects
• DVD-ROM: Test Your Wits in the Shooting Gallery
• Interactive Features:
• Scene Access
• Interactive Menus

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• Trailer: Windows Media, 28-300k (videodetective.com)
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