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Get the Gringo
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Get the Gringo

2012-03-15 · 96 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Thriller · Crime · Drama

A career criminal nabbed by Mexican authorities is placed in a tough prison where he learns to survive with the help of a 9-year-old boy.

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Directors
Adrian Grünberg
Production companies
Icon Productions, Redrum
Countries
United States of America, Mexico
Status
Released
Budget
USD 35,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,826,837

Top Cast

Mel GibsonMel GibsonDriver
Kevin HernandezKevin HernandezKid
Daniel Giménez CachoDaniel Giménez CachoJavi
Peter StormarePeter StormareFrank
Jesús OchoaJesús OchoaCaracas
Roberto SosaRoberto SosaCarnal
Dolores HerediaDolores HerediaKid's Mother
Mario ZaragozaMario ZaragozaVasquez
Peter GeretyPeter GeretyEmbassy Guy
Bob GuntonBob GuntonMr. Kaufmann
Gerardo TaracenaGerardo TaracenaRomero
Dean NorrisDean NorrisBill
Tenoch Huerta MejíaTenoch Huerta MejíaCarlos
Fernando BecerrilFernando BecerrilPrison Director
Scott CohenScott CohenFrank's Lawyer
Zak KnutsonZak KnutsonAmerican Hitman 2
Tom SchanleyTom SchanleyAmerican Hitman 3
Jace JeanesJace JeanesAmerican Hitman 4
Clayton J. BarberClayton J. BarberAmerican Hitman 5
Patrick BauchauPatrick BauchauSurgeon

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