Zapata: The dream of a hero

Overview

This fictionalized portrayal of Emiliano Zapata as an Indigenous Mexican shaman, directed by Alfonso Arau, was reportedly the most expensive Mexican movie ever produced, with a massive ad campaign, and the largest ever opening in the nation's history. Unusual in the Mexican film industry, Zapata was financed independently.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 20, 2004

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

Spanish

Countries

Mexico

Production

Rita Rusic Company,Latin Arts LLC,Comala Films

Cast

José Luis Cruz,Alejandro Fernández,Patricia Velásquez,Fernando Becerril,Miguel Couturier,Jaime Camil,Jesús Ochoa,Lucero

Director

Alfonso Arau

Writer

Alfonso Arau

Producer

Pliny Porter,Alfonso Arau

Cinematography

Vittorio Storaro

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0307692