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And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
Drama · History · War · 2003
In 1914, the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa invites studios to shoot his actual battles against Porfírio Diaz army to raise funds for financing guns and ammunition. The Mutual Film Corporation, through producer D.W. Griffith, interests for the proposition and sends the filmmaker Frank Thayer to negotiate a contract with Pancho Villa himself.
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And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
2003 Drama · History · War 1h 52m
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6.7 / 10
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In 1914, the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa invites studios to shoot his actual battles against Porfírio Diaz army to raise funds for financing guns and ammunition. The Mutual Film Corporation, through producer D.W. Griffith, interests for the proposition and sends the filmmaker Frank Thayer to negotiate a contract with Pancho Villa himself.
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The archetype split
Who fights over And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Bruce Beresford
Written by
Larry Gelbart
Antonio Banderas
Pancho Villa
Eion Bailey
Frank Thayer
Alan Arkin
Sam Drebben
Jim Broadbent
Harry Aitken
Matt Day
John Reed
Michael McKean
William Christy Cabanne
Kyle Chandler
Raoul Walsh
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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.