Where was Sicario filmed?

Sicario was shot mostly in and around Albuquerque to take advantage of New Mexico's film tax incentive.
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Where was Sicario filming locations?

Filming Locations (8)
  • El Paso, Texas, USA.
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
  • Motel 1, 2001 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (Motel Scene)
  • Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Estado de México, México (scenes through streets)
  • Wild Pony Bar - 4555 Hwy 314 SW, Los Lunas, New Mexico, USA (Wild Pony Bar)
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Was Sicario really filmed in Juarez?

In Mexico, the movie has been shot in Mexico City, Distrito Federal and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico among others. The Ciudad Juarez street scenes took place at Mexico City, Distrito Federal in Mexico while the general views of city and US border were shot at Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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Where was Sicario 2 filming locations?

Thriller sequel Sicario 2: Soldado filmed scenes in Mexico City, but largely doubled areas in and around Albuquerque for locations south of the US border.
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Is Sicario a true story?

American Sicario is a true story based on the perspective of a real-life cartel boss. It follows Erik Vasquez, an American-born gangster who led his cohort on a death-dealing rampage to become the biggest gangster in Mexico.
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Was Sicario filmed in Chandler AZ?

The film “Sicario” opens on a static shot of a neighborhood somewhere in the desert. A team of police officers enter the scene from the right side, just after the words “Chandler, Arizona” fade from the screen.
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Is Juarez safe?

Massive purges of corrupt officials took place as well as direct and decisive actions by the federal government to catch and imprison high-level criminals by bringing the Mexican army into the city. Juarez is safe. it is safer than many U.S. cities, especially for tourists.
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What city is Sicario based on?

The team, which includes Delta Force operators, U.S. Marshals, and CIA personnel, travel to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, to extradite Díaz's brother, Guillermo. While crossing the El Paso–Juárez border, the team is ambushed by cartel hitmen who are swiftly killed by Delta Force.
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Why do they open the windows in Sicario?

In Sicario (2015), the operators extracting a cartel henchman roll down their windows in anticipation of a gunfight. This is to provide them with a clearer shot, and it reduces the effects of overpressure when discharging a firearm in a confined space.
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Where is the Wild Pony Bar?

Filming Location Matching "Wild Pony Bar - 4555 Hwy 314 SW, Los Lunas, New Mexico, USA" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending) - IMDb.
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What is Medellin Sicario?

Macer: "What is Medellín?" Graver: "Medellín refers to a time. When one group controlled every aspect of the drug trade. Providing a measure of order that we could control. What you saw there was Alejandro working toward returning that order"
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Is American Sicario based on the barbie?

Synopsis. Based on the true story of America's most dangerous drug trafficker "La Barbie"; Edgar Valdez, drug lord and cartel leader, works with the Feliz brothers. He wants to prove himself and asks to be trusted with 2 million dollars' worth of cargo.
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Can you walk into Mexico from El Paso?

Border crossing from US to Mexico: El Paso to Juarez walking

Crossing the border from El Paso to Ciudad Juarez walking is easy – you just pay a few pesos at the gate and then walk across the bridge. It is as simple as that. Nobody questions you and you don't even need to show your passport.
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Is El Paso worth visiting?

Its unique desert landscapes are home to diverse flora and fauna, and the city is rich in cultural attractions. Fun things to do in El Paso and great places to visit include the El Paso Museum of Art with its fine collection of pre-Columbian and Indian art, the Mission Trail, and the Magoffin Home State Historic Site.
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Can I go to Juarez without a passport?

U.S. citizens must present a valid U.S. passport book or card, in addition to an entry permit (Forma Migratoria Multiple or FMM) issued by Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM). Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of automobile registration, even if remaining in the border zone.
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What movies were filmed in Wickenburg Arizona?

Filming Location Matching "Wickenburg, Arizona, USA" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
  • Transamerica (2005) R | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama. ...
  • For the Love of Jessee (2020) ...
  • Billy Two Hats (1974) ...
  • Death Valley (1982) ...
  • The Hanged Man (1974 TV Movie) ...
  • The Graves (2009) ...
  • NRI - Nayana Rara Intiki. ...
  • Junior Rodeo Daredevils (1949)
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How many westerns were filmed in Sedona Arizona?

It was moved to Sedona when a movie set was built for the many Westerns filmed here. Almost 100 movies were filmed in Sedona - most during the Golden Age of Western films in the 1940s and '50s.
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What movies have been filmed in Tombstone Arizona?

Filming Location Matching "Tombstone, Arizona, USA" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
  • Ghost Adventures (2008– ) ...
  • Ghost Hunters (2004– ) ...
  • The High Chaparral (1967–1971) ...
  • Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files (2010–2012) ...
  • Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994 TV Movie) ...
  • Dead Men (2018)
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Who was the real American Sicario?

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.
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Who was the biggest drug lord?

Often referred to as the "World's Greatest Outlaw", Escobar was perhaps the most elusive cocaine trafficker to have ever existed.
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Why did they need an FBI agent in Sicario?

Sicario Movie Plot Explained

The way he chooses to fight back and take revenge is by becoming a Sicario(hitman) and joining the CIA to fight their war on drugs. Since the CIA has to operate on domestic grounds it needs FBI agents to be present with them to carry out the operation.
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Is there gonna be a Sicario 3?

In June 2018, prior to the release of Sicario: Day of the Soldado, producer Trent Luckinbill confirmed Sicario 3 was in development with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan toiling away on a potential story for the trilogy capper. For the uninitiated, Sheridan penned the screenplay for the first film and its sequel.
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Why was Alejandro's family killed in Sicario?

Biography. Fausto Alarcón was one of the cartel bosses who ordered the execution of the family of attorney and hitman Alejandro Gillick, the other being Carlos Reyes, an unseen antagonist in the franchise and possible overall antagonist and Bigger Bad. Alejandro infiltrates Alarcón home, killing many guards on his way.
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