
Zapata: The dream of a hero
War · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Alejandro Fernández
Alejandro Fernández
Emiliano Zapata
Alejandro Fernández
Emiliano Zapata


Patricia Velásquez
Patricia Velásquez
Josefa
Patricia Velásquez
Josefa


Jesús Ochoa
Jesús Ochoa
Victoriano Huerta
Jesús Ochoa
Victoriano Huerta


Jaime Camil
Jaime Camil
Eufemio Zapata
Jaime Camil
Eufemio Zapata


Fernando Becerril
Fernando Becerril
Presidente Francisco Madero
Fernando Becerril
Presidente Francisco Madero
Miguel Couturier
Miguel Couturier
José Yves Limantour
Miguel Couturier
José Yves Limantour


Lucero
Lucero
Esperanza
Lucero
Esperanza


José Luis Cruz
José Luis Cruz
José Luis Cruz
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