Zapata: The dream of a hero
Mar 20 2004
•2h 31m
•War, Drama
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
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Alejandro Fernández
Emiliano Zapata

Patricia Velásquez
Josefa

Jesús Ochoa
Victoriano Huerta

Jaime Camil
Eufemio Zapata
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