Sicario (Spanish pronunciation: [si.ˈka.ɾjo], Spanish for "hitman") is a 2015 American action thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve, written by Taylor Sheridan and starring Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, and Josh Brolin.
Is Sicario an original story?
Although Sicario is a work of fiction and not necessarily based on a true story, the criminality depicted is highly accurate and the locations used in the film do witness similar types of incidents.
Who is American Sicario based on?
American Sicario follows the real-life story of Erik Vasquez, who was also known as La Munequita or "little doll," the American who rose to the apex of the Mexican drug kingdom and subsequently met his fall. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, RJ Collins, the director, said this.
Is Sicario 3 coming out?
My father explained this is the nickname for hitmen (sicario) who work for the Medellin cartel. Thats why the name of the movie is Sicario, it took me a couple times watching the movie to catch on.