Zapata: The dream of a hero (2004)

5.6/10 91 min War Drama

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.

Cast

Alejandro Fernández

Emiliano Zapata

Patricia Velásquez

Josefa

Jesús Ochoa

Victoriano Huerta

Jaime Camil

Eufemio Zapata

Fernando Becerril

Presidente Francisco Madero

Lucero

Esperanza

José Luis Cruz

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