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"Desperado" is a 1995 action film directed by Robert Rodriguez, starring Antonio Banderas as El Mariachi, a musician turned vigilante. Seeking revenge for the murder of his lover, El Mariachi hunts down the drug lord Bucho, who is responsible. Along the way, he forms an alliance with Carolina (Salma Hayek), a bookstore owner. The film is known for its stylish action sequences, intense shootouts, and a blend of humor and violence. It is the second installment in Rodriguez's "Mexico Trilogy," following "El Mariachi."