The Mexican -

This star-driven film directed by Gore Verbinski is a quirky mashup of a romantic comedy and a gritty crime thriller.

Decades before the movie, Jack London wrote a powerful short story also titled The Mexican . The Mexican

Whether you’re looking for a cult-classic film, a gritty short story, or a legendary cocktail, "The Mexican" covers a lot of interesting ground. 1. The Movie (2001) This star-driven film directed by Gore Verbinski is

: Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts were such fans of the script that they took a significant pay cut to star in it, accepting $15 million each instead of their usual $20 million+. a gritty short story

: The film popularized the term "Mexican carry," referring to carrying a handgun tucked into a waistband without a holster. 2. The Jack London Short Story (1911)