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HistoryDramaWestern

Viva Zapata!

- 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.

Release Date : 1952-02-07

Language :GermanEnglishItalian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : 20th Century Fox

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Marlon Brando

Character Name : Emiliano Zapata

Original Name : Marlon Brando

Gender : Male

Jean Peters

Character Name : Josefa

Original Name : Jean Peters

Gender : Female

Anthony Quinn

Character Name : Eufemio Zapata

Original Name : Anthony Quinn

Gender : Male

Joseph Wiseman

Character Name : Fernando

Original Name : Joseph Wiseman

Gender : Male

Arnold Moss

Character Name : Don Nacio

Original Name : Arnold Moss

Gender : Male

Alan Reed

Character Name : Pancho Villa

Original Name : Alan Reed

Gender : Male

Margo

Character Name : Soldadera

Original Name : Margo

Gender : Female

Harold Gordon

Character Name : Madero

Original Name : Harold Gordon

Gender : Male

Lou Gilbert

Character Name : Pablo

Original Name : Lou Gilbert

Gender : Male

Frank Silvera

Character Name : Huerta

Original Name : Frank Silvera

Gender : Male

Fay Roope

Character Name : Diaz

Original Name : Fay Roope

Gender : Male

Florenz Ames

Character Name : Senor Espejo

Original Name : Florenz Ames

Gender : Male

Richard Garrick

Character Name : Old General

Original Name : Richard Garrick

Gender : Male

Mildred Dunnock

Character Name : Senora Espejo

Original Name : Mildred Dunnock

Gender : Female

Abner Biberman

Character Name : Captain (uncredited)

Original Name : Abner Biberman

Gender : Male

Henry Silva

Character Name : Hernandez (uncredited)

Original Name : Henry Silva

Gender : Male

Jack Carr

Character Name : Huerta's Aide (uncredited)

Original Name : Jack Carr

Gender : Male

Joseph Granby

Character Name : General Fuentes (uncredited)

Original Name : Joseph Granby

Gender : Male

Rico Alaniz

Character Name : Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : Rico Alaniz

Gender : Male

Daniel Armijo

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Daniel Armijo

Gender : Male

Ross Bagdasarian

Character Name : Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Ross Bagdasarian

Gender : Male

Salvador Baguez

Character Name : Soldier (uncredited)

Original Name : Salvador Baguez

Gender : Male

John F. Bray

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : John F. Bray

Gender : Male

Enrique Cabrera

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Enrique Cabrera

Gender : Male

Edward Colmans

Character Name : Secretary (uncredited)

Original Name : Edward Colmans

Gender : Male

Miguel Contreras

Character Name : Mexican (uncredited)

Original Name : Miguel Contreras

Gender : Male

Henry Corden

Character Name : Senior Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Henry Corden

Gender : Male

Joe Dominguez

Character Name : Manuel (uncredited)

Original Name : Joe Dominguez

Gender : Male

Larry Duran

Character Name : Young Farmer in Opening (uncredited)

Original Name : Larry Duran

Gender : Male

Fernanda Eliscu

Character Name : Fuentes' Wife (uncredited)

Original Name : Fernanda Eliscu

Gender : Male

Robert Filmer

Character Name : Captain of Rurales (uncredited)

Original Name : Robert Filmer

Gender : Male

William Frescas

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : William Frescas

Gender : Male

David Fresco

Character Name : Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : David Fresco

Gender : Male

Leonard George

Character Name : Husband (uncredited)

Original Name : Leonard George

Gender : Male

Bernie Gozier

Character Name : Zapatista (uncredited)

Original Name : Bernie Gozier

Gender : Male

Joe Herrera

Character Name : Rurale (uncredited)

Original Name : Joe Herrera

Gender : Male

Ruben Holquin

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Ruben Holquin

Gender : Male

Harry Kingston

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Harry Kingston

Gender : Male

Marc Krah

Character Name : Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Marc Krah

Gender : Male

Will Kuluva

Character Name : Lazaro (uncredited)

Original Name : Will Kuluva

Gender : Male

George J. Lewis

Character Name : Rurale Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : George J. Lewis

Gender : Male

Paul Lopez

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Lopez

Gender : Male

Peter Mamakos

Character Name : Soldier (uncredited)

Original Name : Peter Mamakos

Gender : Male

Tiger Joe Marsh

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Tiger Joe Marsh

Gender : Male

Charles Martinez

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Charles Martinez

Gender : Male

Yolanda Mirelez

Character Name : Girl (uncredited)

Original Name : Yolanda Mirelez

Gender : Male

Alex Montoya

Character Name : Rurale (uncredited)

Original Name : Alex Montoya

Gender : Male

Julia Montoya

Character Name : Wife (uncredited)

Original Name : Julia Montoya

Gender : Female

Daniel Nunez

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Daniel Nunez

Gender : Male

Nestor Paiva

Character Name : New General (uncredited)

Original Name : Nestor Paiva

Gender : Male

Kumar Pallana

Character Name : Soldier (uncredited)

Original Name : Kumar Pallana

Gender : Male

James Porta

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : James Porta

Gender : Male

Eustorgio Ramon

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Eustorgio Ramon

Gender : Male

Pedro Regas

Character Name : Innocente (uncredited)

Original Name : Pedro Regas

Gender : Male

Ric Roman

Character Name : Manager (uncredited)

Original Name : Ric Roman

Gender : Male

Fred Sadoff

Character Name : Soldier (uncredited)

Original Name : Fred Sadoff

Gender : Male

Juan Saenz

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Juan Saenz

Gender : Male

Danny Sands

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Danny Sands

Gender : Male

Henri Sidoni

Character Name : Driver (uncredited)

Original Name : Henri Sidoni

Gender : Male

Marc Snegoff

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Marc Snegoff

Gender : Male

Marc Snow

Character Name : Attendant (uncredited)

Original Name : Marc Snow

Gender : Male

Shooting Star

Character Name : Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

Original Name : Shooting Star

Gender : Male

Guy Thomajan

Character Name : Eduardo (uncredited)

Original Name : Guy Thomajan

Gender : Male

Nick Thompson

Character Name : Delegate (uncredited)

Original Name : Nick Thompson

Gender : Male

Carlo Tricoli

Character Name : Photographer (uncredited)

Original Name : Carlo Tricoli

Gender : Male

Philip Van Zandt

Character Name : Commanding Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Philip Van Zandt

Gender : Male

Nina Varela

Character Name : Aunt (uncredited)

Original Name : Nina Varela

Gender : Female

Juan Varro

Character Name : Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : Juan Varro

Gender : Male

Irving Winter

Character Name : Pepe (uncredited)

Original Name : Irving Winter

Gender : Male

Reviews

W

Wuchak

@Wuchak

2024-06-22

**_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 watched). This was the first of four Westerns done by Brando, followed by “One-Eyed Jacks,” “The Appaloosa” and “The Missouri Breaks.” It’s superior to “Appaloosa,” but not great like “Jacks” or as creative as “Breaks” (and understandably so, since it’s based on history). Winsome Jean Peters is a highlight on the feminine front. To see what happens a decade after the events in this movie, check out "For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada” (2012), which chronicles the Cristero War. It runs 1 hour, 53 minutes, and was largely shot in Texas (Roma, Del Rio, Delores, San Ygnacio, Rio Grande City, McAllen and Laredo); as well as Durango, Colorado (the train sequences); New Mexico; and Century Ranch, Malibu Canyon, California. GRADE: B