Zapata: The dream of a hero

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Alfonso Arau

Alejandro Fernández

Emiliano Zapata

Patricia Velásquez

Josefa

Jesús Ochoa

Victoriano Huerta

Jaime Camil

Eufemio Zapata

Fernando Becerril

Presidente Francisco Madero

Miguel Couturier

José Yves Limantour