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Adventure thriller

El Gringo (2012): Cast

El Gringo (2012) movie poster

El Gringo is a 2012 adventure thriller directed by Eduardo Rodríguez, starring Christian Slater as Lieutenant West, Scott Adkins and Bashar Rahal. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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El Gringo (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is El Gringo About?

The premise of El Gringo without spoilers.

Seeking refuge in a quiet Mexican border town, a man carrying two million dollars finds his past catching up with him. Suddenly under attack, he must navigate a dangerous situation involving cartel assassins and a mysterious, enigmatic woman while desperately trying to protect his money and escape.

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Cast & crew

El Gringo Cast & Characters

Christian Slater leads the cast as Lieutenant West, with Scott Adkins as The Man and Bashar Rahal as Sullivan. Directed by Eduardo Rodríguez; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Eduardo Rodríguez

More films directed by Eduardo Rodríguez: The Darkness of the Road, You’re Not Alone, Fright Night 2: New Blood and Stash House.

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Videos

El Gringo Trailers & Videos

The trailer of El Gringo.

El Gringo trailer HD - Scott Adkins
Cars

Cars in El Gringo

12 cars on screen, including the 1989 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1977 GAZ 24 Volga.

All 12 cars
  • 1989 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in El Gringo 1989 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Main role
  • 1977 GAZ 24 Volga in El Gringo 1977 GAZ 24 Volga Main role
  • 1992 Chevrolet Caprice in El Gringo 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123 in El Gringo 1976 Mercedes-Benz W123 Important role
Details

El Gringo Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Bad Yankee” and “O Forasteiro - Violência Sem Limites”.

Also known as
  • Bad Yankee
  • O Forasteiro - Violência Sem Limites
  • Yabancı
  • Гринго
  • אל גרינגו
  • Ель Ґрінґо
  • Ел Гринго
  • 边境大逃亡
  • 언디스퓨티드 : 1대 100의 혈투
  • โคตรคนนอกกฎหมาย
  • 邊境大逃殺

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FAQ

El Gringo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of El Gringo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is El Gringo?

El Gringo runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was El Gringo released?

El Gringo was released on May 10, 2012.

Who directed El Gringo?

El Gringo was directed by Eduardo Rodríguez.

More films by Eduardo Rodríguez

Who is in the cast of El Gringo?

El Gringo stars Christian Slater as Lieutenant West, Scott Adkins as The Man and Bashar Rahal as Sullivan, among 19 credited actors.

Does El Gringo have a post-credit scene?

No. El Gringo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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