# Viva Zapata! (1952)

> A principled Mexican land reformer becomes the reluctant face of revolution and confronts the corrupting distance between power and the people.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1196

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: History, Drama, Western
- Director: Elia Kazan
- Cast: Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn, Joseph Wiseman, Arnold Moss, Alan Reed, Margo, Harold Gordon
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045296/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: solemn, politically charged, tragic, classic cinema evening, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A passionate peasant rises against oppression, igniting a revolution that tests his ideals.

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