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And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

2003 · 112 min Drama History War Western TV Movie
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

In 1914, the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa invites studios to shoot his actual battles against Porfírio Diaz army to raise funds for financing guns and ammunition. The Mutual Film Corporation, through producer D.W. Griffith, interests for the proposition and sends the filmmaker Frank Thayer to negotiate a contract with Pancho Villa himself.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2003
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, History, War, Western, TV Movie
Director Bruce Beresford
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (95 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Bruce Beresford

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Pancho Villa

Eion Bailey

Eion Bailey

Frank Thayer

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

Sam Drebben

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Harry Aitken

Matt Day

Matt Day

John Reed

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

William Christy Cabanne

Kyle Chandler

Kyle Chandler

Raoul Walsh

Alexa Davalos

Alexa Davalos

Teddy Sampson

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

D. W. Griffith

Anthony Stewart Head

Anthony Stewart Head

William Benton

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