Viva Zapata!
“A BANDIT WHO BECAME A LEGEND! Roaring Story of Mexico’s Tiger on a White Horse!”
Synopsis
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.
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Viva Zapata! ≣ 1952 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-14
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Emiliano Zapata
Jean Peters
Josefa
Anthony Quinn
Eufemio Zapata
Joseph Wiseman
Fernando
Arnold Moss
Don Nacio
Alan Reed
Pancho Villa
Margo
Soldadera
Harold Gordon
Madero
Lou Gilbert
Pablo
Frank Silvera
Huerta
Fay Roope
Diaz
Florenz Ames
Senor Espejo
Richard Garrick
Old General
Mildred Dunnock
Senora Espejo
Abner Biberman
Captain (uncredited)
Henry Silva
Hernandez (uncredited)
Jack Carr
Huerta's Aide (uncredited)
Joseph Granby
General Fuentes (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 3, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- John Steinbeck
- Original Score
- Alex North, Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Viva Zapata!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Kazan
John Steinbeck, Edgecumb Pinchon
Alex North, Alfred Newman
Joseph MacDonald
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Elia Kazan
Director
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Barbara McLean
Editor
John Steinbeck
Screenplay
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Travilla
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viva Zapata!
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What is Viva Zapata! about?
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.
Who directed Viva Zapata!?
Viva Zapata! was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in Viva Zapata!?
The principal cast of Viva Zapata! includes Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn, Joseph Wiseman, Arnold Moss.
When was Viva Zapata! released and how long is it?
Viva Zapata! was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Viva Zapata!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viva Zapata! was composed by Alex North, Alfred Newman.
Is Viva Zapata! based on a book or true story?
Viva Zapata! is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgecumb Pinchon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Viva Zapata!?
Viva Zapata! holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).