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Zapata: The dream of a hero

Zapata: The dream of a hero (2004)

1h 31m | PG-13

⭐ 5.5 / 10

This fictionalized portrayal of Emiliano Zapata as an Indigenous Mexican shaman, directed by Alfonso Arau, was reportedly the most expensive Mexican movie ever produced, with a massive ad campaign, and the largest ever opening in the nation's history. Unusual in the Mexican film industry, Zapata was financed independently.

Director: Alfonso Arau

Studio: Rita Rusic Company

Genre: War, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Alejandro Fernández

Alejandro Fernández

as Emiliano Zapata

Patricia Velásquez

Patricia Velásquez

as Josefa

Jesús Ochoa

Jesús Ochoa

as Victoriano Huerta

Jaime Camil

Jaime Camil

as Eufemio Zapata

Fernando Becerril

Fernando Becerril

as Presidente Francisco Madero

Miguel Couturier

Miguel Couturier

as José Yves Limantour