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Zapata: The dream of a hero

Zapata: The dream of a hero

Zapata: The dream of a hero

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

91 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

20 March 2004

Country

Mexico

Cast

Alejandro Fernández

Alejandro Fernández

Emiliano Zapata

Patricia Velásquez

Patricia Velásquez

Josefa

Jesús Ochoa

Jesús Ochoa

Victoriano Huerta

Jaime Camil

Jaime Camil

Eufemio Zapata

Fernando Becerril

Fernando Becerril

Presidente Francisco Madero

Miguel Couturier

Miguel Couturier

José Yves Limantour

Lucero

Lucero

Esperanza

José Luis Cruz

José Luis Cruz

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