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Sicario (2015)

An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.

Director:

Denis Villeneuve

Writer:

Taylor Sheridan
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Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 155 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emily Blunt ... Kate Macer
Benicio Del Toro ... Alejandro
Josh Brolin ... Matt Graver
Victor Garber ... Dave Jennings
Jon Bernthal ... Ted
Daniel Kaluuya ... Reggie Wayne
Jeffrey Donovan ... Steve Forsing
Raoul Max Trujillo ... Rafael (as Raoul Trujillo)
Julio Cesar Cedillo ... Fausto Alarcon
Hank Rogerson ... Phil Coopers
Bernardo Saracino ... Manuel Diaz
Maximiliano Hernández ... Silvio (as Maximiliano Hernandez)
Kevin Wiggins ... Burnett
Edgar Arreola ... Guillermo
Kim Larrichio ... Silvio's Wife

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Storyline

When drug violence worsens on the USA Mexico border, the FBI sends an idealistic agent, Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) on a mission to eradicate a drug cartel responsible for a bomb that had killed members of her team. Written by Gusde

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The border is just another line to cross.


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16 | See all certifications »

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Josh Brolin (Thanos), Benicio Del Toro (The Collector), Daniel Kaluuya (W'Kabi), Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle/The Punisher), Maximiliano Hernández (Agent Sitwell) are all a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Also, Emily Blunt was originally cast as Black Widow but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts. See more »

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In the opening scene where Kate is sweeping the rooms of the cartel-owned house she is narrowly missed by a shotgun blast. In return she fires several shots, one of which hits the man in the left cheek. In the close-up shot moments later, the man's face does not contain any bullet wounds. See more »

Quotes

Fausto Alarcon: Not in front of my boys.
Alejandro: [shoots his wife and boys] Go ahead and finish your meal...
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Hail to the Chief
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Music by James Sanderson
Whistled by Matt Graver (Josh Brolin)
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The Deeper You Go, The Darker It Gets. ..
31 January 2016 | by Fella_shibbySee all my reviews

Probably the best cinematography of this whole year. Roger Deakins is an absolute maestro. Music and sound combo of the movie added to the tension. Johann Johannsson's score is another exciting driving force upon which the film is carried. It was powerful. Incredible action-thriller. It was extremely dark. Not color wise, but the subject matter. Villeneuve really knows how to take the most vile subjects and turn them into intense n dark cinema. The acting was top notch especially Del Toro. He is comfortable with this sort of material and it really shows. I hav always been a fan of Brolin after no country for old men. His character was so relaxed n mean with those slip ons quiet opposite to del toro's who u slowly get to know as the movie unfolds. Del toro's character was emotionless and relentless. It is his best performance to date. The only scene i couldn't digest was the dinner scene. I turned my eyes n was shocked for few mins.


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Country:

USA | Mexico | Hong Kong

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

2 October 2015 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Tierra de nadie: Sicario See more »

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$401,288, 20 September 2015

Gross USA:

$46,889,293

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$84,872,444
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | Dolby Atmos | Auro 11.1 | DTS (DTS: X)

Color:

Color | Black and White (surveillance footage)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1
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