Viva Zapata!

  • History
  • Drama
  • Western
2/7/1952
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A BANDIT WHO BECAME A LEGEND! Roaring Story of Mexico’s Tiger on a White Horse!

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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  • Wuchak

    Brando and Anthony Quinn as brothers during the Mexican Revolution

    In the Mexican state of Morelos, 1909-1911, Emiliano Zapata (Marlon) rises up as a leader of the revolution against dictator Porfirio Díaz, who supported the elites that monopolized land and water resources for sugarcane production. Zapata warily cooperates with candidate Francisco Madero, who was supported by Pancho Villa and made vague promises about land reform.

    "Viva Zapata" (1952) is a Western with the setting of the Mexican Revolution directed by the man who also teamed up with Brando for A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront. It was unfortunately made in B&W, but a colorized version is available for those interested (which is the version I watche...

    June 22, 2024

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