The Mexican
Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
Release & Details
Release Date
2001-03-01
TMDb Rating
6.0
Cast
Brad Pitt
Jerry
Julia Roberts
Samantha
James Gandolfini
Leroy
J.K. Simmons
Ted
Bob Balaban
Nayman
Sherman Augustus
Well Dressed Black Man
Michael Cerveris
Frank
Gene Hackman
Margolese
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