The story behind the making of the film is even more interesting than the movie itself. Robert Anthony Rodriguez was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, USA, to Rebecca (Villegas), a nurse, and Cecilio G. RodrĂguez… He makes the most of his minuscule budget and makes a very entertaining action film. Robert Rodriguez's feature film debut!! Robert Rodriguez, Producer: El mariachi. El Mariachi (1992) was a fine debut for film maker Robert Rodriguez.