Zapata: The dream of a hero

1h 31min

War

Drama

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.

Production Companies

Rita Rusic Company

Latin Arts LLC

Comala Films

Cast

Alejandro Fernández

Alejandro Fernández

Emiliano Zapata
Jesús Ochoa

Jesús Ochoa

Victoriano Huerta
Jaime Camil

Jaime Camil

Eufemio Zapata
Fernando Becerril

Fernando Becerril

Presidente Francisco Madero
Miguel Couturier

Miguel Couturier

José Yves Limantour
Lucero

Lucero

Esperanza

Release date

20th Mar 2004

Status

Released

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