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Viva Zapata!

  • 1952
  • PG
  • 1h 53m
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7.3/10
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Marlon Brando, Anthony Quinn, and Jean Peters in Viva Zapata! (1952)
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The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.

  • Director
    • Elia Kazan
  • Writers
    • John Steinbeck
    • Edgecumb Pinchon
  • Stars
    • Marlon Brando
    • Jean Peters
    • Anthony Quinn
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Elia Kazan
    • Writers
      • John Steinbeck
      • Edgecumb Pinchon
    • Stars
      • Marlon Brando
      • Jean Peters
      • Anthony Quinn
    • 66User reviews
    • 42Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Marlon Brando in Viva Zapata! (1952)

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    Marlon Brando
    Marlon Brando
    • Emiliano Zapata
    Jean Peters
    Jean Peters
    • Josefa Zapata
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Eufemio Zapata
    Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman
    • Fernando Aguirre
    Arnold Moss
    Arnold Moss
    • Don Nacio
    Alan Reed
    Alan Reed
    • Pancho Villa
    Margo
    Margo
    • Soldadera
    Harold Gordon
    • Francisco Indalecio Madero
    Lou Gilbert
    • Pablo
    Frank Silvera
    Frank Silvera
    • Victoriano Huerta
    Florenz Ames
    Florenz Ames
    • Senor Espejo
    Richard Garrick
    Richard Garrick
    • Old General
    Fay Roope
    Fay Roope
    • Diaz
    Mildred Dunnock
    Mildred Dunnock
    • Senora Espejo
    Rico Alaniz
    Rico Alaniz
    • Guard
    • (uncredited)
    Daniel Armijo
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    Ross Bagdasarian
    Ross Bagdasarian
    • Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Salvador Baguez
    • Soldier
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Elia Kazan
    • Writers
      • John Steinbeck
      • Edgecumb Pinchon(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Anthony Quinn was very disappointed when Marlon Brando was cast as Emiliano Zapata - he thought that with his Latin appearance, he would have been a better choice. To solve the argument, both actors competed to see which of them could urinate furthest into the Rio Grande. Quinn lost the bet, but he won an Oscar for the best supporting actor as Zapata's brother.
    • Goofs
      When Zapata rides away across the plaza after a confrontation, his pistol falls out of his holster without his noticing.
    • Quotes

      President Porfirio Diaz: These matters take time. You must be patient.

      Emiliano Zapata: With your permission, my President, we make our tortillas with corn, not patience.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Mexico-1909

      A delegation of Indians from the State of Morelos have come to the Capital for an audience with their President, Porfirio Diaz.
    • Connections
      Featured in Marlon Brando: Wild One (1994)

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    9/10
    A very fine forgotten film
    I saw Viva Zapata 50 years ago, when I was 15. And all those years I hoped to see it again sometime. But in the Netherlands it's not available on VHS or DVD. I remember the great performance of Marlon Brando as Zapata. And how I hated Wiseman who played the ultimate traitor. In a magazine I read that Brando, before they shot the picture, spent several weeks in a remote Mexican village to learn the habits of the Mexicans, and he WAS a Mexican in the film! What a performer! I do hope to see once again some day! 9 out of 10.

    Hans Dullaart Delft Netherlands.
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    • Jun 21, 2003

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    • Why isn't there a Region 1 US DVD available? Is there a rights issue or something?

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    • Release date
      • February 29, 1952 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Zapata
    • Filming locations
      • Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, Durango, Colorado, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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