Viva Zapata!
Seen it?1952 | 113 min | History, Drama, Western
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner or El Dorado, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Foreign Actor. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor. Also nominated for 4 more Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 more BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elia Kazan
- Marlon BrandoEmiliano Zapata
- Jean PetersJosefa
- Anthony QuinnEufemio Zapata
- Joseph WisemanFernando
- Arnold MossDon Nacio
- Alan ReedPancho Villa
- MargoSoldadera
- Harold GordonMadero
- Lou GilbertPablo
- Frank SilveraHuerta