

A Day Without a Mexican
2004-05-14 · 97 min · ★ 5.9
When a mysterious fog surrounds the boundaries of California, there is a communication breakdown and all the Mexicans disappear, affecting the economy and the state stops working missing the Mexican workers and dwellers.
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Production details
- Directors
- Sergio Arau
- Production companies
- Televisa, Eye On The Ball Films, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Jose and Friends Inc., Plural Entertainment, FIDECINE, Videocine
- Countries
- Mexico, Spain, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,500,000
- Revenue
- USD 10,057,021
Top Cast
Melinda AllenEllen Abercombie
Frankie J. AllisonOfficer Carr
Caroline AaronAunt Gigi
Yeniffer BehrensSuzy
Eduardo PalomoRoberto Quintana
Elpidia CarrilloCata
Tony AbatemarcoTalk Show Host
Yareli ArizmendiLila Rodriguez
Todd BabcockNick
Brian BrophyBarney Montana
Maureen FlanniganMary Jo Quintana
Jonathan FullerDean - Neighbor
Joaquín GarridoJose MendozaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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