For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)

A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.

Director:

Dean Wright

Writer:

Michael Love

Stars:

Andy Garcia, Oscar Isaac, Catalina Sandino Moreno

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mauricio Kuri	...	José
Adrian Alonso	...	Lalo (as Adrián Alonso)
Rubén Blades	...	President Calles
Catalina Sandino Moreno	...	Adriana
Eduardo Verástegui	...	Anacleto Gonzales Flores
Patricia Garza	...	Fernanda Gonzales Flores
Alan Ramirez	...	Gustavo Gonzales Flores (as Alan Ramírez)
Estefania Alejandra	...	Yolanda Gonzales Flores
Oscar Isaac	...	Victoriano 'El Catorce' Ramirez
Raúl Adalid	...	Father Robles
Peter O'Toole	...	Father Christopher
Nestor Carbonell	...	Mayor Picazo
Erando González	...	La Guada
Santiago Cabrera	...	Father Vega
Jorge Luis Moreno	...	Pablo

Storyline

What price would you pay for freedom? In the exhilarating action epic FOR GREATER GLORY, an impassioned group of men and women make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and country. This film unfolds the (hidden) true story of 1920's Cristeros War.

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Plot Keywords:

faith | mexico | catholic | rebellion | religious persecution | 

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Taglines:

He was the last man to believe in their cause. But became the first willing to die for it.

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Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for war violence and some disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

Mexico

Language:

Spanish English

Release Date:

1 June 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

For Greater Glory

Filming Locations:

Tlaxcala, Mexico

Box Office

Budget:

$12,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

MXN 13,866,827 (Mexico), 22 April 2012, Wide Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,885,608, 3 June 2012, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$5,669,081, 12 August 2012

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,195,929

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dos Corazones Films,NewLand Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The closing scene showing Father Christopher's death was based on the story of San Cristobal Magallanes Jara, who was falsely accused of promoting the rebellion and was then executed without trial. His last words to his executioners were "I die innocent, and ask God that my blood may serve to unite my Mexican brethren."

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Quotes

Victoriano 'El Catorce' Ramirez: You looking for me?

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Crazy Credits

Near the end of the credits, "Batman" is credited as a painter.

User Reviews

Don't let the R rating deter younger viewers. This movie was unfairly rated.

I want to discuss the R rating this movie was given since the rating seems to be a major source of concern for many parents who would like to take their children to see this movie.

After having seen For Greater Glory over the weekend I can honestly say this film deserved a PG-13 rating. In fact, thinking about it later that evening, I was highly irritated the movie was given the rating it was given. I felt it was unfair and misleading.

I feel very strongly that this is a good and important movie. More films like this need to be made and the only way producers will continue to make these films is if movie goers support them with the purchase of a ticket. Please do not let the R rating deter you. I would not recommend this movie for small children under 10, but certainly it is acceptable for younger viewers 10-17. If you are still unsure then see the movie beforehand and make the call depending on your child's level of sensitivity. You know your child best.

Here is what is NOT in this movie…there was not an ounce of nudity, absolutely no sex, no sexual innuendos, no crass humor, or a singular utterance of profanities.

Gun violence was prevalent but it was handled without excessive gore or blood. There were several lynchings, one of a child that was hard too watch. However, the gun violence was nothing more than one would see in an old fashioned western. The hardest and most disturbing thing to watch in the entire movie was the martyrdom of Bl. José Sánchez del Río. If anything would give me hesitation to suggest this movie for younger viewers it would be the subject matter of Bl. Jose's death.

For a full review read http://www.patheos.com/blogs/thecrescat/2012/06/for-greater-glory- unfairly-rated-r.html