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There are many unexpected stories in the script that Robert Rodriguez told him by his uncle who used to be the FBI.
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The film was shot almost without a script, and only the actor Antonio Banderas was the only one among the actors who had some knowledge of the storyline.
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When the film was filmed in Mexico, all the production schedules were completely irregular, so the actors also appeared very embarrassed, often panting for the transition, and looked like guerrillas from a distance.
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In order to play the role of the drug lord, William Dafoe learned some Spanish. The director Rodriguez’s wife Elizabeth also corrects the pronunciation of his lines every time before shooting.
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There is a thrilling bullfight in the film. In pursuit of real performance, the crew specially created a fake bullfighter to complete the shooting of this scene.
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The title of the film comes from the film "Once Upon a Time in America" directed by Sergio Leon, because director Robert Rodriguez is a fan of Sergio Leon and wants to pay tribute to the latter with this film.
Once Upon a Time in Mexico behind the scenes gags
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Extended Reading
Once Upon a Time in Mexico quotes
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El Mariachi: Why me?
Sands: Frankly, because you've got nothing to live for... and in a way you're already dead and Marquez is the one that killed you so why not return the favor?
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Sands: Belini... How long have you and I done business together? A long time. And in a way, I almost, could have the tiniest smidgen of respect for you. Almost. But you need to stop farting around. Now, do you have the information on Barillo or do you not?
Belini: I have what you need. I'm just enjoying this temporary position of power. That make you nervous?
Sands: You know that withholding vital information from a federal officer is a serious offence. Especially when that officer has paid handsomely for it and wouldn't think twice about ripping that patch off your eye hole and skull-fucking you to death.