Zapata: The dream of a hero
2004, Spanish. Directed by Alfonso Arau.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Cast & crew
- Alfonso ArauDirector
- Alejandro FernándezEmiliano Zapata
- Patricia VelásquezJosefa
- Jesús OchoaVictoriano Huerta
- Jaime CamilEufemio Zapata
- Fernando BecerrilPresidente Francisco Madero
- Miguel CouturierJosé Yves Limantour
- LuceroEsperanza
- José Luis CruzCast
- Rafael CortesArturo
- Arturo BeristáinGonzález
- Julio BrachoGuajardo
- Alberto EstrellaMartínez
Details
- Released
- 20 March 2004
- Original title
- Zapata: El sueño de un héroe
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Alfonso Arau
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Zapata: The dream of a hero runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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Zapata: The dream of a hero isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 March 2004. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zapata: The dream of a hero?
If you liked Zapata: The dream of a hero, try The Scarlet and the Black, Behold a Pale Horse, Waiting for Anya.
Who directed Zapata: The dream of a hero?
Zapata: The dream of a hero (2004) was directed by Alfonso Arau and stars Alejandro Fernández, Patricia Velásquez, Jesús Ochoa.