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.

"Zapata: The dream of a hero"

Credits

Alfonso ArauDirector

Alejandro FernándezEmiliano Zapata

Patricia VelásquezJosefa

Jesús OchoaVictoriano Huerta

Jaime CamilEufemio Zapata