Viva Zapata!

1952

HistoryDramaWestern

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.

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

Rating

6.852
220 votes

Popularity

2.7509

Origin & Countries

US | en | United States of America

Production

20th Century Fox

Runtime

113 min.

Status

Released

Release: 2/7/1952

Credits

Viva Zapata!

Elia KazanDirector

Viva Zapata!

Marlon BrandoEmiliano Zapata

Viva Zapata!

Jean PetersJosefa

Viva Zapata!

Anthony QuinnEufemio Zapata

Viva Zapata!

Joseph WisemanFernando

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Reviews

Wuchak

6/22/2024

/ 10

**_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

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