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.
Top Billed Cast
Alejandro Fernández
Emiliano Zapata
Patricia Velásquez
Josefa
Jesús Ochoa
Victoriano Huerta
Jaime Camil
Eufemio Zapata
Fernando Becerril
Presidente Francisco Madero
Featured Crew
Alfonso Arau
Director
Alfonso Arau
Writer
Alfonso Arau
Producer
Carlos Puente
Editor
Devorah Galván Caballero
Set Decoration
Ruy Folguera
Music
Pliny Porter
Producer
Eugenio Zanetti
Production Design
Jorge Valdés García
Casting
Sergio Guerrero
Art Direction
Carla Hool
Casting
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography