The Matador
"A hitman and a salesman walk into a bar..."
Originally released in 2005. The Matador is a action/comedy film. directed by Richard Shepard.
Starring Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, and Hope Davis
Synopsis
The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a hit man. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will change their lives forever, as Wright is suddenly thrust into a far-from-mundane existence that he takes to surprisingly well … once he gets acclimated to it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (502 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.3M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Pierce Brosnan
as Julian Noble
Greg Kinnear
as Danny Wright
Hope Davis
as Carolyn 'Bean' Wright
Portia Dawson
as Genevive
Adam Scott
as Phil Garrison
Israel Tellez
as The Matador
Arlin Miller
as Radio DJ (voice)
Azucena Medina
as Young Denver Fling
Jonah Meyerson
as Ten Year Old Boy
Wiveca Bonerais
as Ten Year Old Boy's Mother
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,300,000
Production Companies
- Stratus Film Co.
- DEJ Productions
- Furst Films
- Irish Dreamtime
- Bob Yari Productions
- Arclight Films
- Jade Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Matador about?
The life of Danny Wright, a salesman forever on the road, veers into dangerous and surreal territory when he wanders into a Mexican bar and meets a mysterious stranger, Julian, who's very likely a ...
Who directed The Matador?
The Matador was directed by Richard Shepard.
How long is The Matador?
The Matador has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Matador released?
The Matador was released on May 12, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Matador?
The main cast of The Matador includes Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis, Portia Dawson, Adam Scott.
Is The Matador worth watching?
The Matador has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 502 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.