Viva Zapata!
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Viva Zapata!

A BANDIT WHO BECAME A LEGEND! Roaring Story of Mexico’s Tiger on a White Horse!

6.9 / 10 1952 1h 53mNR English
HistoryDramaWestern

Storyline

The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.

Cast & Crew

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Emiliano Zapata

Lead
Jean Peters

Jean Peters

Josefa

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Eufemio Zapata

Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Fernando

Arnold Moss

Arnold Moss

Don Nacio

Alan Reed

Alan Reed

Pancho Villa

Margo

Margo

Soldadera

Harold Gordon

Harold Gordon

Madero

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Elia Kazan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Viva Zapata! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker