Viva Zapata! Movie Review 1952

Chronicles the life of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. Brando is powerful as he leads the peasant revolt in the early 1900s, only to be corrupted by power and greed. Quinn well deserved his Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his performance as Zapata's brother. Based on the novel "Zapata the Unconquered" by Edgcumb Pinchon.

Distribution

Baker & Taylor Inc., 2709 Water Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 500, Charlotte, NC 28217, Phone: (704)357-3500, Toll-free: 800-775-1800, Email: btinfo@btol.com, URL: http://www.btol.com

Available on VHS
Running time 112 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Biopics: Politics, Mexico, Politics, Period Piece: 1900s, 4 Bones

Screenplay

John Steinbeck

Cast

Marlon Brando, Anthony Quinn, Jean Peters, Margo, Arnold Moss, Joseph Wiseman, Mildred Dunnock

Director

Elia Kazan

Music

Alex North

Producer

20th Century-Fox

Awards

Oscars 1952: Support. Actor (Quinn); British Acad. 1952: Actor (Brando); Cannes 1952: Actor (Brando).