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Sicario Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The Deeper You Go, The Darker It Gets.

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Last modified: Dec. 18, 2015

Sicario

Release Date: Friday, September 18, 2015 Limited Friday, September 25, 2015 Expansion

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Benicio Del Toro Josh Brolin Emily Blunt Victor Garber Jon Bernthal

R Crime 2 hrs, 1 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent [Emily Blunt] is enlisted by an elite government task force official [Josh Brolin] to aid in the escalating war against drugs. Led by an enigmatic consultant with a questionable past [Benicio Del Toro], the team sets out on a clandestine journey forcing Kate to question everything that she believes in order to survive.
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Who stars in Sicario – Cast List

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Who is making Sicario – Crew List

A look at Sicario behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Denis Villeneuve last helmed Dune: Part Two and Dune. The film's writer Taylor Sheridan last penned Special Ops: Lioness (Series) and Those Who Wish Me Dead.

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Basil Iwanyk

Production – What we know about the Sicario

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Key Facts

  • A Lionsgate presentation, a Black Label Media presentation, a Thunder Road production, a Denis Villeneuve film.
  • In Mexico, SICARIO means hitman.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for strong violence, grisly images, and language
Runtime
2 hrs, 1 m
Tagline
The Deeper You Go, The Darker It Gets.
Also known as
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Language
English
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Sicario Release Date: When was the film released?

Sicario was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 18 , 2015. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Black Mass, Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials and Captive. As a limited release, Sicario was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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