Rent Viva Zapata! (1952)
3.7 of 5 from 72 ratings
1h 48min
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- Synopsis:
- Marlon Brando gives a stunning portrayal of the outlaw turned revolutionary leader. The film also boasts Anthony Quinn's performance as Zapata's brother. Viva Zapata! is one of the classic political movies and a fine example of Brando's genius as a film actor.
- Actors:
- Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn, Joseph Wiseman, Arnold Moss, Alan Reed, Margo, Harold Gordon, Lou Gilbert, Frank Silvera, Florenz Ames, Richard Garrick, Fay Roope, Mildred Dunnock, Rico Alaniz, Daniel Armijo, Ross Bagdasarian, Salvador Baguez, Abner Biberman, John F. Bray
- Directors:
- Elia Kazan
- Producers:
- Darryl Zanuck
- Writers:
- John Steinbeck
- Others:
- Alex North, Lyle Wheeler, Leland Fuller, Thomas Little, Claude Carpenter
- Studio:
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- 21 Reasons to Love, 21 Reasons to Love..Modern Westerns, Acting Up: Top 10 Performances At Cannes, All the Twos: 1902-62, Award Winners, BAFTA Nominations Competition 2024, Brando: A Centenary Celebration, Oscar Nominations Competition 2024, Oscar's Two-Time Club, Oscars: Winners & Losers
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Reviews (2) of Viva Zapata!
What is it about Latin America? - Viva Zapata! review by JT
Viva Zapata is a slightly romanticised account of the career of this highly influential revolutionary leader whose name is still revered by revolutionaries the world over. Written by John Steinbeck and directed by Elia Kazan at the height of the McCarthy era its political agenda is clear enough. We see three presidents and one not-quite president over a period of barely 10 years. Zapata is the last one, murdered by a resurgent military-political establishment of the sort that has plagued Latin America from Mexico to Chile ever since those countries gained their independence from Spain. The question is: why? After 200-odd years, why have the countries of Latin America never developed robust political institutions and progressed to full democracy?
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Mexican Revolution - Viva Zapata! review by NO
Brando gives a moody glum portrayal of the Mexican Hero,well shot in black & white.Quinn as his brother is as usual excellent.An actors film with Brando sulkily never
Smiling.There should be more films of Mexican history as its like the War of the Roses.
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