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Viva Zapata!

  • 1952
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  • 1h 53m
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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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    8/10
    Excellent recounting about the Mexican revolution with a terrific Brando
    The picture chronicles the Zapata life from his humble upbringing , he played a leading role in the Mexican 1910-1920 revolution until his death . A peasant delegation from Morelos state go to visit Mexican President Porfirio Diaz when Zapata (Marlon Brando) reclaims their rights .Then Zapata along with his brother Eufemio (Anthony Quinn) back to Francisco Madero (Harold Gordon) , though resident in Texas , against Porfirio Diaz . Pancho Villa (Alan Reed) in the northern Mexico and Zapata in the southern fight against Porfirio's Army winning many victories in the field . For a long time Zapata , who seemed in line for leadership of Mexico , enjoyed the sympathetic interest of the United States . Finally, Madero rises to power but General Huertas (Frank Silvera)conspires against him . Huertas rules over , and murders President Francisco Madero . Then Zapata again takes arms against Huertas and he along with Pancho Villa getting the victory in Mexico city and an eventual Presidency but he finishes leaving as a disillusioned politician . But his main enemies , the President Carranza and Obregon will fight for the power against the Villa's revolutionaries .The movie portrays until his early death , but he was assassinated when gunmen ambushed him , like it is well developed in the spectacular final shots , and it is subsequently copied at ¨Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid¨ (by George Roy Hill with Newman and Redford).

    The movie is an exciting retelling of Zapata's Mexican campaign , suffering and love , with broadened focus on the power abuse .The film gets influence from classic Westerns until famous Russian directors (Eisenstein , Pudovkin). Marlon Brando chewing up scenery in the title role in one of his best performances as the hot-tempered , simple-minded revolutionary.

    Anthony Quinn won a deserved Oscar for his well portrayed secondary role as rough brother named Eufemio . Besides , powerful and insightful characterization by remainder supporting cast . Based on John Steinbeck's screenplay , plays with the facts , but overall , the movie is entertaining and interesting . Sensitive and evocative music by the two composer masters : Alfred Newman and Alex North . The motion picture was magnificently directed by Elia Kazan . It's a masterpiece and unforgettable classic movie for the cinema lovers .
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    • Release date
      • February 13, 1952 (United States)
    • 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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