The Marksman
A retired Marine turned rancher must shepherd a terrified Mexican boy across the border to safety while evading relentless cartel hitmen determined to kill them both.
“Justice comes down to him.”
Synopsis
Jim Hanson’s peaceful routine is upended when a woman and her young son cross the U.S.-Mexico border, fleeing a Mexican cartel. A violent confrontation ensues, resulting in the mother’s death, and Jim finds himself as the boy’s unwilling guardian. Taking on the role of Miguel’s protector, Jim is determined to ensure his safety, leading them into a dangerous escape from the relentless assassins pursuing them.
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A crew of 63+ credited
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Edited by Luis CarballarShot by Mark PattenScored by Sean CalleryDesigned by Charisse Cardenas
Box Office
2021 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.0× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$23.1M
US & Canada: $15.6M — 67% of worldwide · International: $7.5M (33%)
Opening weekend: $3.1M — 20% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $4.1M — 26% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 1,975 theaters
Also known as
- Der Scharfschützede
- The Marksman - Der Scharfschützede
- El protectores
- Le Vétéranfr
- Le vétéran - The Marksmanfr
- Un uomo sopra la leggeit
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Cast & Crew
63 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
39Ann Barrett Richards
as Bartender Clara
Clark Sanchez
as Migrant
Alex Knight
as Bank Man
David Delao
as Coyote
Elias Gallegos
as Agent
Yediel Quiles
as Jorge
Christian Hicks
as Danny
Grayson Berry
as Customs Officer
Esodie Geiger
as K9 Officer
Amber Midthunder
as Gas Station Clerk
Jose Mijangos
as Emilio
Roger Jerome
as Otto
Rose Leininger
as Waitress
Lelia Symington
as Young Woman in Car
Chase Mullins
as Boyfriend
Vic Browder
as Trooper
Charles David Richards
as Gun Store Owner
Assad Khaishgi
as Motel Clerk
Jared Corum
as Deputy
Kellen Boyle
as Dalton
Tommy Lafitte
as Minister
Jeremy Evitts
as Tattooed Man
Scott Shirai
as Store Owner
Patricia Rodriguez
as Aunt
Jeffrey Cain
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
Shawn Cody Calvert
as Laborer (uncredited)
Cynthia Casaus
as Tourist at the Market (uncredited)
Sonny Ciarlillo
as Pedestrian (uncredited)
Richard Fike
as Truck Driver (uncredited)
Gary Flamik
as Street Crowd Spectator (uncredited)
Brian Gackowski
as Store Clerk (uncredited)
Garrett Ielapi
as Cartel Thug (uncredited)
James Laprelle
as Border Crossing Pedestrian (uncredited)
Dustin Pennington
as Contractor (uncredited)
Gonzalo Robles
as Latino Thug (uncredited)
Destiny Pearl Salgado
as Child Playing Soccer (uncredited)
Melissa Santiago
as Church Bake Sale Lady (uncredited)
Cheo Tapia
as Border Driver (uncredited)
Lew Wurdeman
as Border Crossing Pedestrian (uncredited)
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