And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
Seen it?2003 | 112 min | Drama, History, War, Western, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Emmy, though it had little lasting buzz. 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 The Last of the Mohicans or The Miracle Worker, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1914, the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa invites studios to shoot his actual battles against Porfírio Diaz army to raise funds for financing guns and ammunition. The Mutual Film Corporation, through producer D.W. Griffith, interests for the proposition and sends the filmmaker Frank Thayer to negotiate a contract with Pancho Villa himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special. Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Excellence in Production Design Award – Television Movie or Mini-series. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film. Also nominated for 8 more Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 5 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Beresford
- Antonio BanderasPancho Villa
- Eion BaileyFrank Thayer
- Alan ArkinSam Drebben
- Jim BroadbentHarry Aitken
- Matt DayJohn Reed
- Michael McKeanWilliam Christy Cabanne
- Kyle ChandlerRaoul Walsh
- Alexa DavalosTeddy Sampson
- Colm FeoreD. W. Griffith
- Anthony Stewart HeadWilliam Benton