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Apocalypto (2006)

R  139 min  -  Action | Adventure | Drama   -  8 December 2006 (USA)
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As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, the rulers insist the key to prosperity is to build more temples and offer human sacrifices. Jaguar Paw, a young man captured for sacrifice, flees to avoid his fate.

Director:

Mel Gibson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rudy Youngblood ...
Dalia Hernández Dalia Hernández ...
Jonathan Brewer Jonathan Brewer ...
Morris Birdyellowhead Morris Birdyellowhead ...
Carlos Emilio Báez Carlos Emilio Báez ...
Amilcar Ramírez Amilcar Ramírez ...
Curl Nose
Israel Contreras Israel Contreras ...
Smoke Frog
Israel Ríos Israel Ríos ...
Cocoa Leaf
María Isabel Díaz María Isabel Díaz ...
Mother in Law (as Isabel Diaz)
Espiridion Acosta Cache Espiridion Acosta Cache ...
Mayra Serbulo Mayra Serbulo ...
Young Woman
Iazua Larios Iazua Larios ...
Sky Flower
Lorena Heranandez Lorena Heranandez ...
Village Girl
Itandehui Gutierrez Itandehui Gutierrez ...
Wife
Sayuri Gutierrez Sayuri Gutierrez ...
Eldest Daughter
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Storyline

In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods. Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby their tribe and is captured while fighting with his people. An eclipse spares his life from the sacrifice and later he has to fight to survive and save his beloved family. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Jaguar | Tribe | Temple | Solar Eclipse | Human Sacrifice  | See more »

Taglines:

No one can outrun their destiny. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sequences of graphic violence and disturbing images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

Maya

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Mel Gibson's Apocalypto See more »

Filming Locations:

Catemaco, Veracruz, Mexico See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,005,604 (USA) (10 December 2006)

Gross:

$50,859,889 (USA) (4 March 2007)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | SDDS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Jaguars, unlike leopards, are not generally known to kill humans, although there are a few cases of this happening. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Jaguar Paw is in the trees and sees the torch lights of the hunting party, the close up shows his labret (lip) piercing missing. When he turns around, the piercing is back again. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
title card: "A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within." W. Durant
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Crazy Credits

Daniel Paredes ...... Crazy Student and Son of a Driver See more »

Connections

Referenced in Love Songs (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"Nichos del Tiempo"
Written by Antonio Zepeda
Performed by Antonio Zepeda See more »