Mel Gibson in Get the Gringo (2012)

Get the Gringo

Movie2012R1h 36m
ActionDramaThriller
6.9 / 10(114,805)

A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a young boy.

Rated
R
Runtime
1h 36m
Released
2012
Country
United States, Mexico

Details

Release year: 2012

Storyline

A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a young boy.

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Did you know

While filming on location in Veracruz, Mexico, Mel Gibson learned that an elderly Mexican extra was suffering from cancer. Gibson got the man a visa by writing to the American ambassador, and then personally arranged for him to be flown to an alternative cancer therapist in Arizona.

After Driver (Gibson) is released from El Pueblito by Javi, in order to kill Frank, he is tailed by two hitmen on the way to San Diego. Hitman number one (Mark) is played by William Gibson, Mel's son. Hitman number two (Jesse) is played by Owen Dunne, Mel's nephew.

Has the title "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" in the UK.

User reviews

8/10

And that little delinquent too!

👍 168 · 5/4/2012
8/10

Payback Mel Mixes it up in Mexico, Muy Bien

👍 94 · 4/15/2012
7/10

Watch This Amigo!

👍 16 · 7/20/2012

Technical specs

Sound mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
2.39 : 1
Color
Color

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