Zapata: The dream of a hero

Zapata: El sueño de un héroe

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.

Full Cast of Zapata: The dream of a hero

Jaime Camil as Eufemio Zapata

Jaime Camil

as Eufemio Zapata

Jaime Camil is a Mexican stage, film and television actor, singer and director, best known for playing series regular...

Miguel Couturier

as José Yves Limantour

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