"Desperado" was released on August 25, 1995. Salma Hayek was born on September 2, 1966. This means she was 28 years old when the movie was released.

There are three films in the "Desperado" series, which is part of Robert Rodriguez's "El Mariachi" trilogy. The first film, "El Mariachi," was released in 1992, followed by "Desperado" in 1995, starring Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek. The third installment, "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," was released in 2003, continuing the story with Banderas reprising his role. Each film features themes of revenge and the quest for justice in a stylized, action-packed narrative.

Quentin Tarantino is credited as a writer for the screenplay of "Desperado," though his involvement was primarily in the form of a story credit. The film, directed by Robert Rodriguez, is a sequel to Rodriguez's earlier film "El Mariachi." Tarantino's style and influence are evident in the film's dialogue and action sequences. Additionally, he makes a cameo appearance in "Desperado" as the character "The Fabulously Talented," further linking his work to the film.

Yes, "Desperado" is considered a spiritual sequel to "El Mariachi." Directed by Robert Rodriguez, "Desperado" was released in 1995 and expands on the story and characters introduced in the 1992 film "El Mariachi," which was Rodriguez's debut feature. While "El Mariachi" had a lower budget and a more straightforward narrative, "Desperado" features a higher production value, a more elaborate plot, and a star-studded cast, including Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, making it more of a reimagining than a direct remake.