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.

Emiliano Zapata

Josefa

Victoriano Huerta

Eufemio Zapata

Presidente Francisco Madero

Esperanza

Acting

Emiliano Zapata

Josefa

Victoriano Huerta

Eufemio Zapata

Presidente Francisco Madero

Esperanza

Acting