Machete Kills

Trained to kill. Left for dead. Back for more.
Machete Kills (2013)
Timing: 1:48 (108 min)
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Budget
$20 000 000
Box office
$17 496 820
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Scenario
Producer
Robert Rodriguez, Rick Schwartz, Sergey Bespalov, Aaron Kaufman, Iliana Nikolic, Aleksander Rodnyansky, Sam Englebardt, Mark C. Manuel, William D. Johnson, Boris Teterev
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Composer
Artist
Steve Joyner
Audition
Mary Vernieu, Lindsey Graham
Editing

Short description

Ex-Federale agent Machete is recruited by the President of the United States for a mission which would be impossible for any mortal man – he must take down a madman revolutionary and an eccentric billionaire arms dealer who has hatched a plan to spread war and anarchy across the planet.

What's left behind the scenes

  • A poster for John McLaughlin's (Robert De Niro) campaign can be seen in the sheriff's office.
  • This film marks Mel Gibson's first time playing a villain.
  • This is the eleventh Robert Rodriguez film to star Danny Trejo.
  • The film was shot in 29 days.
  • This is the eleventh film starring Danny Trejo directed by Robert Rodriguez.
  • During the helicopter scene, when Zaror (Marco Zaror)'s character receives a phone call, the ringtone is "Cancion Del Mariachi." This is a reference to the film "Desperado" (1995), directed by Robert Rodriguez, in which Antonio Banderas stars and sings the song.
  • The film's main antagonist, Mel Gibson, can foresee the future and read minds. This is a nod to the film "What Women Want" (2000), where Mel Gibson's character could read women's thoughts after an accident.
  • In this film, Mel Gibson played a villain for the first time.
  • During the helicopter scene, when the character Zaror's (Marco Zaror) phone rings, the melody 'Cancion Del Mariachi' plays. This is a reference to the film 'Desperado' (1995), directed by Robert Rodriguez, in which Antonio Banderas played the lead role and performed the song.
  • All scenes with Mel Gibson were filmed in one week.
  • All scenes featuring Mel Gibson were filmed in a single week.
  • The penis-shaped gun used by Sofia Vergara is practically the same gun that Tom Savini had in 'From Dusk Till Dawn' (1995) and Antonio Banderas had in 'Desperado' (1995). Both of these films were directed by Robert Rodriguez.
  • Michelle Williams was offered the role of Miss San Antonio, but she declined. The role went to Amber Heard.
  • The film's main antagonist, played by Mel Gibson, can foresee the future and read minds. This is a nod to the movie 'What Women Want' (2000), where Mel Gibson's character could read women's thoughts after an accident.
  • This is the first film in Charlie Sheen's entire career in which he is credited by his real name, Carlos Estevez.
  • A campaign poster for John McLaughlin (Robert De Niro) can be seen in the sheriff's office.
  • During Machete's battle with Mel Gibson in the finale, it can be seen that the latter has various swords hanging on his walls, among other firearms. One of them closely resembles William Wallace's sword from the movie 'Braveheart' (1995).
  • This is the first film in Charlie Sheen's career where he is credited under his birth name, Carlos Estévez.
  • During the battle between Machete and Mel Gibson in the finale, it can be noticed that on the walls of the latter hang various swords, among other firearms. One of them strongly resembles William Wallace's sword from the film "Braveheart" (1995).
  • Charlie Sheen plays the president in this film. His father, Martin Sheen, played several U.S. presidents throughout his acting career, most notably in the series "The West Wing" (1999-2006).
  • The gun in the shape of a penis used by Sofia Vergara is practically the same gun that Tom Savini used in "From Dusk Till Dawn" (1995) and Antonio Banderas used in "Desperado" (1995). Both of these films were directed by Robert Rodriguez.
  • Charlie Sheen plays the president in this film. His father, Martin Sheen, played several U.S. presidents during his acting career, most notably in the series 'The West Wing' (1999-2006).

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