description Viva Zapata! Overview
Viva Zapata! portrays the life of Emiliano Zapata, a Mexican revolutionary who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. The film depicts his journey from peasant origins through leadership during the Mexican Revolution, culminating in his death in 1919. Marlon Brando stars as Zapata alongside Jean Peters and Anthony Quinn.
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info Viva Zapata! Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1952 |
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Who plays Emiliano Zapata in Viva Zapata!?
Marlon Brando plays Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. The 1952 film also features Anthony Quinn as Zapata's brother Eufemio.
Is Viva Zapata! a historically exact biography?
It is a dramatized version of Zapata's life rather than a documentary reconstruction. The film follows his rise from peasant origins through the Mexican Revolution and ends with his assassination in 1919.
Who directed Viva Zapata!?
Elia Kazan directed the film, with a screenplay by American novelist John Steinbeck. Their version presents the 1952 historical drama as both a revolutionary biography and a study of political power.
What historical period does Viva Zapata! cover?
The story takes place during the Mexican Revolution in the early twentieth century. Zapata's struggle for land and local autonomy eventually brings him into conflict with rival revolutionary leaders.
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