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Viva Zapata!

Viva Zapata!

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

19526.91h 53m

Overview

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.

Directed by Elia Kazan
Written by John Steinbeck, Edgecumb Pinchon
Produced by Darryl F. Zanuck
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Top Cast

Marlon Brando

Marlon Brando

Emiliano Zapata

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

Lou Gilbert

Lou Gilbert

Pablo

Frank Silvera

Frank Silvera

Huerta

Themes & Keywords

mexicousa presidentpresidential electionpeasantmexican revolutionbiographyrevolutionary1900s

About Viva Zapata!

Viva Zapata! is a history, drama, western film released in 1952 exploring themes of mexico, usa president, presidential election, peasant, mexican revolution, biography. Directed by Elia Kazan, it stars Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn. 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.

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