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For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada

  • 20122012
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  • 2h 25m
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6.5/10
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Andy Garcia, Peter O'Toole, Eva Longoria, and Oscar Isaac in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country.
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A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Dean Wright
  • Writer
    • Michael Love
  • Stars
    • Andy Garcia
    • Oscar Isaac
    • Catalina Sandino Moreno
Top credits
  • Director
    • Dean Wright
  • Writer
    • Michael Love
  • Stars
    • Andy Garcia
    • Oscar Isaac
    • Catalina Sandino Moreno
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 75User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos2

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:32
    U.S. Version
    Cristiada
    Trailer 2:12
    Cristiada

    Photos13

    Mauricio Kuri in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    Andy Garcia and Mauricio Kuri in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    Santiago Cabrera in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    Santiago Cabrera in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    Mauricio Kuri in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    Carlos Álvarez in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    Andy Garcia and Mauricio Kuri in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)
    EDUARDO VERASTEGUI, IN THE SET OF THE FILM CRISTIADA.
    Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, and Santiago Cabrera in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012)

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    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • Enrique Gorostietaas Enrique Gorostieta
    Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac
    • Victoriano 'El Catorce' Ramirezas Victoriano 'El Catorce' Ramirez
    Catalina Sandino Moreno
    Catalina Sandino Moreno
    • Adrianaas Adriana
    Santiago Cabrera
    Santiago Cabrera
    • Father Vegaas Father Vega
    Adrian Alonso
    Adrian Alonso
    • Laloas Lalo
    Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades
    • President Callesas President Calles
    Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui
    • Anacleto Gonzales Floresas Anacleto Gonzales Flores
    Patricia Garza
    • Fernanda Gonzales Floresas Fernanda Gonzales Flores
    Alan Ramirez
    • Gustavo Gonzales Floresas Gustavo Gonzales Flores
    Estefania Alejandra
    • Yolanda Gonzales Floresas Yolanda Gonzales Flores
    Raúl Adalid
    • Father Roblesas Father Robles
    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Father Christopheras Father Christopher
    Nestor Carbonell
    Nestor Carbonell
    • Mayor Picazoas Mayor Picazo
    Erando González
    • La Guadaas La Guada
    Jorge Luis Moreno
    Jorge Luis Moreno
    • Pabloas Pablo
    Ignacio Guadalupe
    Ignacio Guadalupe
    • Bishop Pascual Diazas Bishop Pascual Diaz
    Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria
    • Tulita Gorostietaas Tulita Gorostieta
    Fernanda Urdapilleta
    • Sandra Gorostietaas Sandra Gorostieta
    • (as María Fernanda Urdapilleta)
    • Director
      • Dean Wright
    • Writer
      • Michael Love
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Partially financed by the Knights of Columbus, whose members in both the United States and Mexico were an integral part of the actual Cristeros Rebellion.
    • Goofs
      Jose gives up his white horse to another christero during a battle and hides in the rocks. When the other christero comes back to look for Jose, he is on a brown horse.
    • Quotes

      Father Christopher: Who are you if you don't stand up for what you believe? There is no greater glory than to give your life for Christ.

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

    User reviews75

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Part History, Part Propaganda, Partly Good
    This is a one sided docudrama about the Cristeros War in Mexico (1926-1929), a war between Catholics against the atheist Government of Mexico.

    Andy Garcia stars as the leader of the revolt Enrique Gorostieta. The big problem with this is his acting style. He is too cold and too regal. It's hard to maintain his humanity while he seems to be above it all.

    There is no doubt that this is a one-sided history. Are they putting on propaganda? Just consider that the production company and money has a lot of Catholic and supporters' fingers on it. Keep that in mind, and watch a pretty good movie.
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    • Aug 31, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • For Greater Glory
    • Filming locations
      • San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Dos Corazones Films
      • NewLand Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,672,846
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,885,608
      • Jun 3, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,173,682
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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