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Viva Zapata!

Viva Zapata!

History · Drama · Western · 1952

The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.

Movie details

Viva Zapata!

“A BANDIT WHO BECAME A LEGEND! Roaring Story of Mexico’s Tiger on a White Horse!”

1952 History · Drama · Western 1h 53m

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6.8 / 10

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The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Elia Kazan

Written by

John Steinbeck

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Emiliano Zapata

Jean Peters

Jean Peters

Josefa

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Eufemio Zapata

Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Fernando

Arnold Moss

Arnold Moss

Don Nacio

Alan Reed

Alan Reed

Pancho Villa

Margo

Margo

Soldadera

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Put Viva Zapata! on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.