El Gringo

An American man with a violent history crosses the border into Mexico carrying a large sum of cash and planning to retire in Acapulco. While stopping in the quiet desert town of El Fronteras, he becomes the target of various locals, corrupt police, and gangsters who want his money. He must fight for survival against these threats, including a US Lieutenant, while navigating a complicated relationship with a local woman named Anna.

Directed by Eduardo Rodríguez, this action thriller is one of two films he released in 2012, following Stash House and preceding Fright Night 2: New Blood in 2013. The movie was written by Jonathan W. Stokes and produced by Robert Jones, Courtney Solomon, and James Portolese. The cast features Scott Adkins as the lead character, alongside Yvette Yates Redick, Christian Slater, Israel Islas, Erando González, and Sofía Sisniega.

Produced with a budget of 7 million USD, the film received mixed reactions from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.4/10 based on 7,200 votes, while on TMDB, it has a higher score of 6.3/10 from 228 votes.