Topic: Mexican Revolution

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Marlon Brando · Anthony Quinn · Jean Peters · Joseph Wiseman

Synopsis ¡Viva Zapata! (1952) follows the journey of Emiliano Zapata, a humble Mexican farmer whose ancestral lands are seized under the oppressive rule of Porfirio Díaz. Driven by a quest for fairness, Zapata and his community align themselves with the revolutionary...

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Burt Lancaster · Lee Marvin · Robert Ryan · Jack Palance

Synopsis The Professionals (1966) follows the story of affluent J.W. Grant who enlists the services of four highly skilled experts: Henry Fardan, Jake Sharp, Hans Ehrengard, and Bill Dolworth. Their mission is to venture into Mexico and rescue Grant's wife, who...

Direction Juan Bustillo Oro · Fernando de Fuentes

Cast Alfredo del Diestro · Carmen Guerrero · Antonio R. Frausto · Luis G. Barreiro

Direction Emilio Fernández

Cast María Félix · Pedro Armendáriz · Fernando Fernández · José Morcillo

Synopsis Enamorada (1946) is set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, where a charismatic guerrilla general, played by Armando Armendáriz, and his soldiers seize control of the conservative town of Cholula, situated near Mexico City. As the revolutionaries exploit the...

Direction Francesco Taboada Tabone

Cast Marcelino Anrubio · Audiaz Anzures · Captain Manuel Corona · Matías Cruz Corridista

Synopsis The Last Zapatistas, Forgotten Heroes (2002) chronicles the journey of Mexican filmmaker Francesco Taboada Tabone, who embarked on a quest in the year 2000 to locate the remaining veterans who had stood alongside General Emiliano Zapata during the tumultuous 1910...

Direction Fernando de Fuentes

Cast Antonio R. Frausto · Domingo Soler · Manuel Tamés · Ramón Vallarino

Synopsis Let's Go with Pancho Villa (1936) follows the journey of six courageous peasants, collectively known as "Los Leones de San Pablo," who choose to align themselves with Pancho Villa's forces during the tumultuous Mexican Revolution. Their goal is to alleviate...

Direction Raymundo Gleyzer

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Gary Cooper · Burt Lancaster · Denise Darcel · Sara Montiel

Synopsis Vera Cruz (1954) follows a band of American mercenaries who, amidst the tumultuous Mexican Rebellion of 1866, are enlisted by the supporters of Emperor Maximilian. Their mission is to safely guide a noblewoman to the port city of Vera Cruz....

Direction Sergio Leone

Cast James Coburn · Rod Steiger · Romolo Valli · Maria Monti

Synopsis A Fistful of Dynamite (1971) follows the journey of an Irish explosives specialist who finds himself on the run in Mexico. His path crosses with a cunning and unscrupulous Mexican outlaw. As their fates intertwine, they become entangled in the...

Direction Roberto Gavaldón

Cast Carlos Agostí · Pedro Armendáriz · María Félix · Sara Guasch

Synopsis The Hidden One (1956) is a gripping drama directed by Mexican filmmaker Roberto Gavaldón, delving into the tumultuous era of the Mexican Revolution. Adapted from Miguel N. Lira's novel, this film offers a stark and unyielding exploration of the vast...

Direction Sergio Corbucci

Cast Franco Nero · Jack Palance · Tony Musante · Giovanna Ralli

Synopsis A Professional Gun (1968) follows the tale of a Mexican revolutionary who finds himself hiding out as a U.S. rodeo clown. The story is narrated by a jaded Polish mercenary who recounts his experiences with an idealistic peasant and a...

Direction Rafael Lara

Cast Jorge A. Jimenez · Pablo Abitia · Armando Hernández · Gabriela Cartol

Synopsis Pancho Villa: The Centaur of the North (2023) follows the transformative journey of Pancho Villa, tracing his evolution from a notorious outlaw to a pivotal figure in the Mexican Revolution. The series delves into the life of Villa, highlighting his...

Direction Sergio Corbucci

Cast Franco Nero · Tomas Milian · Jack Palance · Fernando Rey

Synopsis Companeros (1970) follows the story of a cunning arms dealer, Yodlaf Peterson, who is determined to secure a deal with the guerrilla leader Mongo. However, the funds required for the transaction are secured in a bank vault, and only Professor...

Direction Ismael Rodríguez

Cast María Félix · Dolores del Rio · Emilio Fernández · Antonio Aguilar

Direction Ignacio Ortiz

Cast Arturo Ríos · Luisa Huertas · Ana Graham · Dagoberto Gama

Synopsis Bedtime Fairy Tales for Crocodiles (2002) is a critically acclaimed Mexican film that chronicles the journey of a family spanning from the reign of Emperor Maximilian to contemporary times. The narrative revolves around a young boy who defiantly gazes into...

Direction Felipe Cazals

Cast Antonio Aguilar · Mario Almada · Gregorio Casal · Mario Casillas

Synopsis Emiliano Zapata (1970) follows the journey of a humble farmer who championed the cause of the laboring masses. The film delves into his transformation into a pivotal figure during Mexico's revolutionary turmoil, exploring his leadership, personal life with his spouse,...

Direction Paul Leduc

Cast Claudio Obregon · Eduardo López Rojas · Ernesto Gómez Cruz · Juan Ángel Martínez

Synopsis Reed: Insurgent Mexico (1972) presents a fictionalized portrayal of John Reed's journalistic coverage of the tumultuous Mexican Revolution. This film is notable for being one of the earliest cinematic works in Mexican cinema to delve into the complexities and historical...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Robert Mitchum · Gilbert Roland · Zachary Scott · Ursula Thiess

Synopsis Bandido (1956) follows the story of American arms dealer Kennedy, who seeks to profit from the 1916 Mexican revolution by supplying weapons to the "regulares." Meanwhile, American mercenary Wilson aligns himself with the rebel faction led by Escobar. Wilson and...

Direction Jack Conway · Howard Hawks · William A. Wellman

Cast Wallace Beery · Leo Carrillo · Fay Wray · Donald Cook

Synopsis Viva Villa! (1934) is an exhilarating action-drama that chronicles the life of a daring Mexican revolutionary. The film presents a dramatized account of Pancho Villa's journey, beginning with his decision to flee to the mountains after avenging his father's death...

Direction Damiano Damiani

Cast Gian Maria Volonté · Klaus Kinski · Martine Beswick · Lou Castel

Synopsis A Bullet for the General (1966) follows a group of outlaws led by El Chuncho who successfully hijack a train to acquire weapons, planning to sell them to Elias' revolutionary forces. Aiding them in this endeavor is Bill Tate, a...