
Get the Gringo
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.
Top credits
Mel Gibson — Driver
Kevin Balmore — Kid
Daniel Giménez Cacho — Javi
Jesús Ochoa — Caracas
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
And that little delinquent too!
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Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby Digital
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- Color
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