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

3 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mauricio Kuri	...	José
Adrian Alonso	...	Lalo
Rubén Blades	...	President Calles
Catalina Sandino Moreno	...	Adriana
Eduardo Verástegui	...	Anacleto Gonzales Flores
Patricia Garza	...	Fernanda Gonzales Flores
Alan Ramirez	...	Gustavo Gonzales Flores
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 | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for war violence and some disturbing images

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Joselito", the young Cristero boy played by Mauricio Kuri is based on 14 year year old St. José Luis Sánchez del Río who was put to death by the Mexican government on 10 February 1928 because he wouldn't renounce his Catholic faith. He was canonized in St. Peter's square by Pope Francis on October 16, 2016. His Feast Day is February 10th

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Quotes

Enrique Gorostieta: Enrique Gorostieta: Look at him. He's the only one of his kind in the whole of Mexico.
José: What's it like to ride him ?
Enrique Gorostieta: So. What's it like to ride him? It's like being close to heaven.

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Crazy Credits

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

User Reviews

Can't wait to see this movie.

I found out about this movie from a nun at my church. It must have been very difficult to live in those times. I suppose every country has its own form oppression towards their people. I noticed that people wanted to give it a higher rating, however, you can't delete certain scenes from what became the truth and what people did to fight evil doers in our society.

I believe that someday people will think more logical about what changes they would like have and how it will impact everyone.

History has so much teach us. I think that is how we move forward and hope to learn something from it.

I can't wait to see this film with my peers and see what people did to overcome their fears. It's a great lesson to all.

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 USA:

$1,885,608, 3 June 2012

Gross USA:

$5,672,846

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$10,173,682

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dos Corazones Films, NewLand Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

145 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1