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Overview

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7.6/10   2,812 votes
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Director:
Elia Kazan
Writer:
John Steinbeck (writer)
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Release Date:
22 August 1952 (West Germany) more
Genre:
History | Western more
Tagline:
A BANDIT WHO BECAME A LEGEND!...Roaring Story of Mexico's Tiger on a White Horse!
Plot:
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Diaz in the early 20th century. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
Marlon Brando Dies at 80
 (From IMDb News. 2 July 2004)

Marlon Brando Dead
 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 2 July 2004)

User Comments:
The poor striving for rights that still goes on more (36 total)

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)

Marlon Brando ... Emiliano Zapata
Jean Peters ... Josefa Zapata

Anthony Quinn ... Eufemio Zapata

Joseph Wiseman ... Fernando Aguirre
Arnold Moss ... Don Nacio
Alan Reed ... Pancho Villa
Margo ... Soldadera
Harold Gordon ... Francisco Indalecio Madero
Lou Gilbert ... Pablo
Frank Silvera ... Victoriano Huerta
Florenz Ames ... Señor Espejo
Richard Garrick ... Old General
Fay Roope ... President Porfirio Diaz
Mildred Dunnock ... Señora Espejo
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Additional Details

Runtime:
113 min | Argentina:115 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Film debut of Frank DeKova. more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Zapata rides away across the plaza after a confrontation, his pistol falls out of his holster without his noticing. more
Quotes:
Emiliano Zapata: Madero!
Pablo: Yes, you remember I read to you about him.
Emiliano Zapata: You promised to teach me to read.
Pablo: I will, I will.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Rise of Two Legends (2006) (V) more

FAQ

Why isn't there a Region 1 US DVD available? Is there a rights issue or something?
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13 out of 18 people found the following comment useful.
The poor striving for rights that still goes on, 27 June 2001
8/10
Author: lora64 from Canada

I'm no expert on the historical facts of the 1911 Revolution but can appreciate this movie's absorbing tale just as it stands. The photography is notably excellent and draws you into the story more and more. I think Brando as the illiterate peasant leader does a superb job of carrying the film along, creating the tender or serious moods that make for compelling drama throughout. I've always admired Jean Peters in any movie and her sensitive acting poignantly rounds out the love interest so well. Of course Quinn is his usual volcanic self, and in this instance garnered an Oscar as best supporting actor. It's a serious and sad tale about a real-life struggle of the people.

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