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Viva Zapata [Blu-ray]

Marlon Brando (Actor), Jean Peters (Actor), Elia Kazan (Director) Rated:
NR
Format: Blu-ray
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 280 ratings
Genre Drama, Documentary/Biography
Format DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Blu-ray, Dubbed, Multiple Formats, Full Screen
Contributor Alan Reed, Joseph Wiseman, Arnold Moss, Anthony Quinn, Jean Peters, Elia Kazan, Marlon Brando
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 53 minutes
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The life and times of the legendary Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata are brought to the screen in Darryl F. Zanuck's powerful production of John Steinbeck's screenplay. Marlon Brando, fresh from his success in A Streetcar Named Desire, gives a stunning portrayal of the outlaw turned revolutionary leader. The film also boasts Anthony Quinn's 1952 Best Supporting Actor OSCAR(R)-Winning performance as Zapata's brother. Viva Zapata! is one of the classic political movies and another fine example of Brando's genius as a film actor.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2278276
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Elia Kazan
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Blu-ray, Dubbed, Multiple Formats, Full Screen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 53 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2013
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn, Joseph Wiseman, Arnold Moss
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ Spanish, French
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ 20th Century Fox
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BN3EDBK
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 280 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
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David A. Greene
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Finest is Finally Available
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2011
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The last time this great motion picture was available in a home video format was something close to twenty years ago when a none too widely circulated VHS version was on the market. As I already owned most of the film's director, Elia Kazan's works, it did not make sense for me to buy the rather pricey, but wonderful new box set of his movies which also includes this title. I believed that I would have to continue waiting for a decent quality individual copy of "Viva Zapata" until I suddenly discovered this Region One edition which, from the Spanish language text on its cover, was apparently aimed at the Latin, or South American market. Awhile back, I had actually bought a scruffy version that was packaged for some Asian country, which had its opening credits missing and was a very poor transfer of a scratchy print. I did not know what to expect with this new edition until I got it into a player. For such a major fan of the production, it was a relief and a joy to discover that it is an excellent copy. Always in meticulous persuit of authenticity, Kazan chose a Mexican-born cinematographer to shoot the picture so that its location choices and the entire visual concept would ring true. In the new DVD, the magnificently photographed black and white images seem to glisten with clarity, sparkling lighting, and rich contrast. If you are familiar with this film, you will want to own a copy. If you do not know it, but have any enthusiasm for great screen classics, you have a treat in store. Although serious students of Mexican history may not entirely agree with the film's characterization of the lead figure, a still hungry young Marlon Brando is brilliant and captivating in the lead role. The supporting cast, including Anthony Quinn are all as electrifyingly powerful as fans of Kazan would expect. This director had a way of eliciting the most truthful and intense performances from his actors that was unsurpassed. John Steinbeck's magnificent script, along with the unforgettable musical score that Alex North contributed to making this a truly wonderful cinematic experience. The movie has a brilliant way of encapsulating the nature of the essential problem that Mexico suffered over decades of trying to establish a stable government, following its winning of independence from Spain. It is great, lively storytelling as well. You will be drawn into its drama and its action and thoroughly engrossed by the whole picture, which swiftly covers a lot of ground in its less than two hours' running time. For me, it has stood up well to repeated viewings, and the nearly sixty years that have passed since its release have done little to diminish its power.
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(Mr.) Rene Pineda
5.0 out of 5 stars ¡ Viva Brando! ¡ John Steinbeck, Elia Kazan, Alex North, Joe MacDonald !
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2014
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I purchased this film mainly to hear Alex North's orchestrations with Mexican music, which he did so keenly in "Outrage" (1964 remake of "Rashomon"). Mr. North, a real craftsman, always reminds us of the culture when he takes a motif from a traditional Mexican song and dramatizes it in the film score. I love this film, and Brando was perfect for the part. He has the correct 'macho' decorum, gestures and facial expressions. There had to be two versions of this film, Mexico and USA because Zapata in real life was not illiterate as was depicted in the USA version. ( For more info see: IMDb, Wikipedia and Turner Classics ). There are minor discrepancies on this DVD on the Spanish dubbing. It seems they had to compromise the music in a few scenes but nothing really noticeable. Chapter 15 : All of a sudden the audio reverts to English for a few statements at the end of the scene. The photography and editing in its entirety is excellent, but the final scene is absolutely spectacular! The close up of Zapata's loving look as he pets his horse, the horse rears up, Zapata looks up, the overhead photography as the horse gallops away... it just doesn't get any better than that. I saw this film in 1953, a few decades later, and now enjoy it even more. ( I saw a photo of the real Zapata and he resembles the photo of my Mexican grandfather in Zacatecas, Mexico who also lost his land during that revolution ). -RP
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Monte Gilliam
5.0 out of 5 stars terrific history!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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excellent in all respects
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4.0 out of 5 stars BRANDO AT HIS BEST
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2013
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Marlon Brando's performance in Viva Zapata is one of his finest. He really sinks his acting chops into this role ,and proves why he is one of America's greatest actors of all time. Next to his performance in, On The Waterfront, this is his best role. I read that Brando put metal rings in his nostrils so that he would look more authentic as Zapata. What a phenomenal actor he was! Enjoy this great movie along with an Oscar award winning performance by Anthony Quinn. Tony is super in this movie as Zapata's brother.
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Augustine Invictus
5.0 out of 5 stars The Mexican revolutionary force from the south
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2012
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This may be an old movie with Marlon Brando,Anthony Quinn,Jean Peters,etc., but the achievement is remarkable. The depiction of the Mexican Revolution which happened in the 1900's is astounding. Pancho Villa leading the revolutionary forces from the North and Emiliano Zapata leading his rebel forces from the South is just astounding. Francisco Madero was the intelligent Mexican politician and hero in Texas who was the driving force for revolution against the corrupt government of Porfirio Diaz. Diaz was actually not an evil dictator but his unfortunate long term(several years) rule and corrupt administration was "ripening" for a change to a better and justifiable government. The evil one was General Huerta who should have been executed when Diaz left the country and Madero,Villa and Zapata finally found themselves in Mexico City. The events that followed are definitely worth watching. The ending is astoundingly authentic. One suggestion is one should review the history of Mexico beginning at the time when Porfirio Diaz became president in order to better comprehend this historical event. The actors really played their part reasonably very well. Marlon Brando's portrayal of Emiliano Zpata and Anthony Quinn as his brother is such that I think they deserve to be granted "kudu's" for their acting. But so was Jean Peters,and the one prtraying Francisco Madero and the actor who says his only friend is logic. I learned about this remarkable movie from my father. I think I would give it 5 stars.
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt delivery!
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2020
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This is a pivotal movie, with the screenplay written by John Steinbeck! A must see in these uncertain times....
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Pierre Dubois
5.0 out of 5 stars Chef œuvre
Reviewed in France on January 7, 2016
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Le film assume tellement bien son côté didactique que c'est un peu un cas d'école pour moi. Comment avoir autant d'émotion avec un scénario porté par des symboles et un discours aussi limpides. L'incarnation de Marlon Brando fait indéniablement partie de la réponse. A film à voir.
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Gérard Mangiavillano
5.0 out of 5 stars La vérité historique et le refus de l'obéissance aveugle à un chef.
Reviewed in France on November 4, 2019
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Formidable acteur pour un personnage de légende! Pauvre Mexique ....tu aurais tellement besoin de milliers de Zapatta!
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Luigi C
5.0 out of 5 stars Grande Marlon Brando.
Reviewed in Italy on June 6, 2019
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Un grande Marlon Brando e un bravo Antony Quinn in un bel film.
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Jim Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars My opinion
Reviewed in Canada on December 11, 2013
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I have enjoyed this movie since it was first released and still do, this blue ray copy was not what I expected as the sound was a true 5.1 but still enjoyed it.
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