The Mexican 2001
“Love with the safety off.”
What is The Mexican?
The Mexican is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 1, 2001
- Studios
- Newmarket Films, Lawrence Bender Productions, Pistolero Productions
- Genres
- Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance
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Overview
The Mexican is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Crime, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Newmarket Films, Lawrence Bender Productions, Pistolero Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A reluctant courier races to Mexico for a cursed antique pistol while his love demands he quit crime.”
- blends action, comedy, and romance
- high‑stakes mob mission with humor
- tone shifts between crime drama and romance may feel uneven
Watch it if you enjoy a fast‑paced mix of crime caper, comedy and romantic tension.
Features mob violence and adult themes, so it’s best for mature viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Jerry Welbach's role at the start of the film?
He is a reluctant bagman, or courier, for the mob.
What are the two ultimatums Jerry faces?
His mob boss orders him to retrieve a priceless antique pistol from Mexico, and his girlfriend Samantha wants him to leave the mob.
What is the prized object he must obtain?
A priceless antique pistol known as “the Mexican.”
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately two hours and three minutes.
Which genres does The Mexican combine?
It mixes action, comedy, crime and romance.
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