---
product_id: 119264874
title: "Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player"
price: "Bs.591"
currency: BOB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.bo/products/119264874-rebel-without-a-crew-or-how-a-23-year-old
store_origin: BO
region: Bolivia
---

# Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player

**Price:** Bs.591
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.591 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.bo](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/119264874-rebel-without-a-crew-or-how-a-23-year-old)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Buy Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player Illustrated by Rodriguez, Robert (ISBN: 9780452271876) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Great read - Just such a great book
Review: Does what it says on the tin - Robert Rodriguez has set out to tell the tale of how he parlayed a $7,000 16mm movie into a Hollywood career. Summarised like that he sounds like a scheming know-it-all whom you would gladly kick in the teeth, but in reality he was just a guy obsessed with making movies, who found a way to leverage his meagre resources just enough to make a cheap Spanish film he hoped to sell on the video market. He tells the tale with engaging honesty, freely admitting his mistakes (just as he does on the commentary to El Mariachi, the film itself). It's incredibly inspirational. But if you are buying the book because you want to follow his path, just remember two things: One, the fact that he made the film at all is testament to his determination and his ability to deal with people, getting his friends and the amateur actors to do what he wanted, which is pretty much the kind of attributes directors really need: unless you also have those qualities, it's not going to work. Two, while he might have gotten a lucky break when his movie was seen by a major Hollywood agent, it was again his energy and his interpersonal abilities that got him the contact in the first place, and if you see El Mariachi you will see that, despite having virtually no budget, it is a very good film. Mr Rodriguez has talent. Without that shining through your film, it doesn't matter if you get Steven Spielberg to watch it, you won't get in.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 246,474 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 185 in Film Director Biographies 279 in Film Direction & Production (Books) 3,037 in Actors & Entertainers Biographies |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (946) |
| Dimensions  | 13.46 x 2.08 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0452271878 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0452271876 |
| Item weight  | 255 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 304 pages |
| Publication date  | 26 Sept. 1996 |
| Publisher  | Penguin |

## Images

![Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31fJGcyF22L.jpg)
![Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EFMMMr6jL.jpg)
![Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KaONMC2nL.jpg)
![Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cWW22ivlL.jpg)
![Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmakerwith $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51e2nXL-xdL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read
*by P***Y on 4 January 2026*

Just such a great book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what it says on the tin
*by S***T on 19 January 2006*

Robert Rodriguez has set out to tell the tale of how he parlayed a $7,000 16mm movie into a Hollywood career. Summarised like that he sounds like a scheming know-it-all whom you would gladly kick in the teeth, but in reality he was just a guy obsessed with making movies, who found a way to leverage his meagre resources just enough to make a cheap Spanish film he hoped to sell on the video market. He tells the tale with engaging honesty, freely admitting his mistakes (just as he does on the commentary to El Mariachi, the film itself). It's incredibly inspirational. But if you are buying the book because you want to follow his path, just remember two things: One, the fact that he made the film at all is testament to his determination and his ability to deal with people, getting his friends and the amateur actors to do what he wanted, which is pretty much the kind of attributes directors really need: unless you also have those qualities, it's not going to work. Two, while he might have gotten a lucky break when his movie was seen by a major Hollywood agent, it was again his energy and his interpersonal abilities that got him the contact in the first place, and if you see El Mariachi you will see that, despite having virtually no budget, it is a very good film. Mr Rodriguez has talent. Without that shining through your film, it doesn't matter if you get Steven Spielberg to watch it, you won't get in.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wild ride
*by A***A on 23 August 2023*

Inspired, honest and unassuming, a testament of great talent. This book also happens to be a great handbook on how to run your own business and fuel your passion.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player
- Making Movies
- In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, 2nd Edition

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.bo/products/119264874-rebel-without-a-crew-or-how-a-23-year-old](https://www.desertcart.bo/products/119264874-rebel-without-a-crew-or-how-a-23-year-old)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Bolivia*
*Store origin: BO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-03*