When King Harold (John Cleese) falls ill, Shrek (Mike Myers) must find his rightful heir or be forced to take the throne himself. So, with the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek sets out to find a rebellious young man named Artie (Justin Timberlake). While Shrek is away, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and a group of royal heroines must defend the throne from the jilted Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and his army of fairy tale villains. Directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui. With Julie Andrews, Amy Sedaris, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Antonio Banderas in Shrek the Third
Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), two just-married ogres, must fight to save their love, when a trip back to meet Fiona's royal parents (John Cleese and Julie Andrews) threatens to shatter their marital bliss. Unhappy with her new husband, Fiona's parents try to set up their newly transformed daughter with the annoying Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and hire Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), a deadly assassin, to rub out Shrek. Aided by his trusty companin, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek must find a way to prove his worth and deal with Fiona's absolutely wicked Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders). Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2004.
Antonio Banderas in Shrek 2
El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), the deadly Mexican assassin, returns to take down one of his biggest targets yet. Hired to take out a tyrannical general trying to become the next president of Mexico, El Mariachi must contend with a crooked CIA agent (Johnny Depp) and the actions of a fearsome drug lord (Willem Dafoe) who are both struggling for power. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Salma Hayek, Mickey Rourke, Eva Mendes, Enrique Iglesias and Cheech Marin. Director: Robert Rodriguez. Categories: Crime, Action, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Antonio Banderas in Once Upon a Time in Mexico
After their last mission, Juni (Daryl Sabara) and Carmen (Alexa Vega) have given up the spy life, letting their mom (Carla Gugino) and dad (Antonio Banderas) take over the family business. But, when an evil madmane named the Toymaker (Sylvester Stallone) kidnaps Carmen and traps her in a video game, Juni is forced to enter a virtual reality world in order to save his sister. Navigating through increasingly difficult levels, Juni relies on bravery, wit and quick reflexes to rescue Carmen and save the world. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, George Clooney, Bill Paxton and Cheech Marin, Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub and Ryan Pinkston. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Antonio Banderas in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
In this biographical portrait of the Mexian artist Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), her famous works of art are woven into the story, demonstrating how her life of physical and emotional pain gave rise to her paintings. Against the backdrop of the political upheaval of the communist era, her passionate yet tumultuous relationship with her husband and fellow painter, Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), becomes a source of angst and inspiration. Directed by Julie Taymor. With Mía Maestro, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton, Ashley Judd, Roger Rees, Geoffrey Rush, Valeria Golino and Patricia Reyes Spíndola. Categories: Drama, Biography. Year: 2002.
Antonio Banderas in Frida
On a remote island, the evil scientist Romero (Steve Buscemi) is hatching a sinister plot to take over the world with his own gang of spy kids. Called into action, Carmen (Daryl Sabara) and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega) team up with fellow spy kids Gary (Matt O'Leary) and Gerti Giggles (Emily Osment) and head off to the dangerous, volcanic island to take on Romero and his the mutated monsters he has created. But, when their hi-tech gadgets stop working, the spy kids will have to rely on their quick wits and teamwork to save the day. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi, Family. Year: 2002.
Antonio Banderas in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
Luis Vargas (Antonio Banderas) is a wealthy Cuban merchant seeking an American mail-order bride. When Julia Russell (Angelina Jolie) responds to his advertisement, he invites her to Cuba and marries her as soon as she steps off the boat. Their relationship quickly explodes into a mystery of hidden identities and menacing strangers. As Luis loses his faith in love, Julia finds hers for the first time, but the arrival of her ex partner-in-crime, the sadistic Walter Downs (Thomas Jane), threatens more than their marriage. Directed by Michael Cristofer. Categories: Thriller, Drama, Romance. Year: 2001.
Antonio Banderas in Original Sin
Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara) live an ordinary life with their boring parents Gregorio (Antonio Banderas) and Ingrid (Carla Gugino). But, what they don't know is that once upon a time their Mom and Dad were two of the greatest secret agents in the world. Then, without warning, Gregorio and Ingrid are called out of retirement to investigate why a number of their former colleagues have gone missing. When they too disappear, it's up to Carmen and Juni to step into their parents shoes and prove they have what it takes to be super spies. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Robert Patrick, Teri Hatcher and Danny Trejo. Categories: Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Antonio Banderas in Spy Kids
When an Arab courtier (Antonio Banderas) accompanies a group of Vikings back to their homeland, he is disgusted by their sex-driven and animalistic culture. Believing himself a simple visitor, he soon realizes that he has instead been conscripted to fight a horrifying evil that murders the Vikings and eats the dead. Directed by John McTiernan. With Vladimir Kulich, Omar Sharif and Daniel Southern. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 1999.
Antonio Banderas in The 13th Warrior
The original Zorro (Anthony Hopkins), a master swordsman, was imprisoned in 19th century California by the evil Spanish governor for fighting for freedom. His wife was killed and his daughter was abducted and raised by the governor. Twenty years later, Zorro trains a young country bumpkin (Antonio Banderas) to become the new Zorro and drive away the governor. When the new Zorro meets the now grown daughter (Catherine Zeta-Jones) of his master, sparks fly. Directed by Martin Campbell. Categories: Action, Adventure, Romance, Western. Year: 1998.
Antonio Banderas in The Mask of Zorro
Robert Rath (Sylvester Stallone ) is a tired killer who wants out of the business. Opposing him is Bain (Antonio Banderas), an eager young hitman who wants to scrap the older model and reign as assassin supreme. Teaming up with a hacker named Electra (Julianne Moore), Rath must take down Bain so that he can retire from the game with his body and mind intact. Directed by Richard Donner. With Anatoli Davydov, Muse Watson and Steve Kahan. Categories: Action, Thriller, Crime. Year: 1995.
Antonio Banderas in Assassins