Emiliano zapata brando is a peasant farmer from the southern mexican state of morelos. He started as a stage actor in various productions, the highlight of all being detective story in 1949. The life and times of the legendary mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata are brought to the screen in this powerful production of john steinbecks screenplay. The movie only deals with the parts of the revolution that directly impacted zapata, so large chunks of the ten years of bloody struggle were slashed from the script.
Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. On location in texas, he shot off a string of firecrackers in a hotel lobby, serenaded jean peters from a treetop at three in the morning, horrified cast and crew by playing dead for several minutes following the hail of gunfire that ends zapata s life, and told visiting reporters that he once ate grasshoppers and. The film is based on the life of emiliano zapata 18791919, a mexican revolutionary leader and promoter of agrarian reform. Zapata is a central character in the short story, eyes of zapata from the collection, woman hollering creek and other stories 1991, by sandra cisneros. Viva zapata was made by one of the most respected directors of the 1950s, elia kazan. Demille won the award for best picture for the greatest show on earth. The film is a fictionalized account of the life of mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata from his peasant upbringing, through. The depiction of the mexican revolution which happened in the 1900s is astounding. Anthony quinn won his oscar for this film on the same night that his fatherinlaw cecil b. The film also boasts anthony quinns 1952 best supporting actor oscarrwinning performance as zapata s brother. Greeneyed beauty jean elizabeth peters flashed across the screen as a bright star during her relatively brief tenure in hollywood. Anthony quinn won an oscar as zapata s brother eufemio zapata s cry of land and freedom tierra y libertad is sometimes translated as. Although it is a compressed version of the mexican revolution, and john steinbecks script tries too hard to make the mexican revolution stand in for the russian revolution.
Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies. Jun 06, 2018 movierobs favorite trivia anthony quinn was very disappointed when marlon brando was cast as emiliano zapata he thought that with his latin appearance, he would have been a better choice. Anthony quinn played zapatas brother, picking up a best supporting actor oscar for his efforts. Previously, he had been nominated in 1951 for a streetcar named desire, and in 1952 for viva zapata. Pancho villa leading the revolutionary forces from the north and emiliano zapata leading his rebel forces from the south is just astounding. Marlon brando was reportedly involved in a string of stunts during filming. To solve the argument, both actors competed to see which of them could urinate furthest into the rio grande. This may be an old movie with marlon brando,anthony quinn,jean peters,etc. His 20 greatest films, ranked worst to best, include the godfather, on the waterfront, superman. Marlon brando movies quiz stats worlds largest trivia.
Humor, game, movie trivia email this topic print this page. He didnt win until the next year, for on the waterfront. After just seven years under contract to 20th centuryfox 194754, she joined in the reclusive lifestyle of her eccentric billionaire husband, howard hughes, and all but vanished from public view. Anthony quinn was not present at the awards ceremony. But just asking for a favorite movie can be limiting.
Kazan adapted works of the renowned author, john steinbeck, on more than one occasion. I can definitely understand anthony quinns sentiments reflected in the trivia below. John steinbeck won an oscar nomination for the films screenplay. Montgomery clift, 1948, the year his first film red river was released. The story of mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata, who led a rebellion against. He also directed james dean in his first and most enduring film portrayal, that of cal in steinbecks novel east of eden. The screenplay was written by john steinbeck, using edgcomb pinch. All images and subtitles are ed to their respectful owners unless stated otherwise. The life and times of the legendary mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata are.
Its must watch for the lovers of classic, artistic cinema. With marlon brando, jean peters, anthony quinn, joseph wiseman. The movie well portrays emiliano zapata s love of the land, his hesitation to assume the role of a leader, his dislike of being rich and famous, and his great ability to get to the point and cut through all the bull that came his way. The working titles of this film were zapata, the life of emiliano zapata, zapata, the little tiger, emiliano zapata, the beloved tiger and the tiger. It is about the mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata 1879 1919 and covers events from his childhood until his death. Go to the internet movie database laserdisc database buy posters from buy posters from moviegoods buy this soundtrack from search ebay for viva zapata. Marlon brando movies quiz 10 questions fun trivia quizzes. Quinn does a wonderful job as brandos brother and right hand man and definitely was deserving of his first of two best supporting actor oscars for this role. Aug 12, 2018 there were numerous trivia morsels connected to the 1952 drama viva zapata.
Marlon brando as a mexican revolutionary what could have been tyrone power was the studios original choice to play emiliano zapata marilyn monroe tried and failed to obtain a part in this picture, presumably due to darryl f. Give brando brownface makeup and taped eyelids and a pathetic mustache zapata himself took great pride in his thick and luscious mustache 3. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. The cast includes jean peters and, in an academy award winning performance, anthony quinn. Zanuck and directed by elia kazan, this film follows the life of mexican revolutionary leader emiliano zapata marlon brando from his peasant upbringing, through his rise to. Cast a white man marlon brando as the mixed race zapata and lots of other white people as mexican revolutionaries 2. Your task is to match them to the film for which they won the award. Jan 01, 1975 i just finished reading john steinbecks zapata, the second of his thus far five posthumous works.
Colosseum vsd cvs 5900 country germany format cd release date 1998 upn 4005939590024 the royal scottish national orchestra conducted by jerry goldsmith. The story of mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt. The movie does a good job at bringing forth the spirit of emiliano zapata, it is a must watch. The candidates favorite movies roger ebert roger ebert. Tyrone power was the studios original choice to play emiliano zapata. Marlon brando changed modern acting by popularizing the method, a technique which emphasized emotional truth and naturalistic style over movie star poses. Zapata, his brother eufemio anthony quinn and northern rebel pancho villa alan reed band together behind diazs political opponent, francisco madero harold gordon. Literature movie trivia music trivia people religion science trivia sports trivia television video games world. Written by john steinbeck, and directed by elia kazan, with an electrifying musical score by alex north, the 1952 movie went on to receive a myriad of worldwide. Viva zapata visa zapata how zapata got inside the wall 0 replies.
On location in texas, he shot off a string of firecrackers in a hotel lobby, serenaded jean peters from a treetop at three in the morning, horrified cast and crew by playing dead for several minutes following the hail of gunfire that ends zapatas life, and told visiting reporters that he once ate grasshoppers and gazelle eyes. Gallery of 18 movie poster and cover images for viva zapata. Viva zapata soundtrack from 1998, composed by alex north. Though it was made in 1946, director howard hawks was not happy with it and spent. He and his fellow peasants petition president porfirio diaz for assistance against the sugar barons that have taken their land, but diaz, a corrupt autocrat. Trivia marlon brando was reportedly involved in a string of stunts during filming. Lux radio theater broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on. Tom cruise starred as antiwar activist ron kovic in 1989. The year listed is the year of the ceremony, not the film. Full movie in hd visit movie 1810 the story of mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata, who led a rebellion agai.
See how much you know about some of the movies of the actor marlon brando. Movie trivia game topic quality cinema club message. The movie overall is a classic, poetic, rebellious and based on the life of the revolutionary zapata in mexico. Looking to watch viva zapata find out where viva zapata. Anthony quinn won an oscar as zapatas brother eufemio zapatas cry of land and freedom tierra y libertad is sometimes translated as land and justice.
Released by varese sarabande in 1998 vsd 5900 containing music from viva zapata. A quiz on marlon brandos greatest movies, half fill in the blank, because, lets face it, if you like movies, you have to know these movies. Zanucks lack of faith in her ability, both as an actress and as a box office draw. The story of mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of president porfirio diaz in the early 20th century. The actors below won the academy award for best supporting actor for films from the 1950s. In 1909, emiliano zapata marlon brando, a wellborn but penniless mexican indian from a remote province, morelos, comes to mexico city to complain that their arable land has been enclosed, leaving them only in the danger, and when he rashly rescues a prisoner from the local militia he becomes an outlaw. There are a number a similarities with che guevara, war tactics and the way he lives and spares no one when it comes to his ideals. The tiger, zapata, beloved tiger, zapata, the little tiger, emiliano zapata.
This website is not associated with any external links or. His performance was noticed and he started making films like the screen version of detective story in 1951, viva zapata in 1952, and silver chalice in 1954. Foi considerado pelo the new york times como um dos melhores filmes do mundo. But when maderos administration, particularly general victoriano huerta frank silvera, proves just as corrupt as the one it replaced, zapata is spurred to further action. Finally, the viva zapata script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the marlon brando movie. He had previously been nominated for a streetcar named desire 1951 and viva zapata. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. The cast includes jean peters and, in an academy awardwinning performance, anthony quinn the film is a fictionalized account of the life of mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata from his. On quality cinema club, a gamefaqs message board topic titled movie trivia game topic.
Three of the castmembers in the black swan won supporting actor oscars at some point in their careers. Match the best supporting actor 1950s fun trivia quizzes. Emiliano zapata biography birthday, trivia mexican. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Thomas mitchell for stagecoach 1939, george sanders for all about eve 1950, and anthony quinn for both viva zapata. Mankiewicz to feature julius caesar and mark antony as major characters. Emiliano zapata was played by actor marlon brando in the 1952 movie viva zapata. Mar 19, 2015 the life and times of the legendary mexican revolutionary emiliano zapata are brought to the screen in this powerful production of john steinbecks screenplay. Lux radio theater broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on november 3, 1952 with jean peters reprising her film role. Marilyn monroe tried and failed to obtain a part in this picture, presumably due to darryl f. The screenplay was written by john steinbeck, using edgcomb pinchons book zapata the unconquerable as a guide. Five years on she would become the wife of billionaire howard hughes. See more ideas about marlon brando, elia kazan and anthony quinn.