And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

Directed by Bruce Beresford

Produced by HBO Films, Green Moon Productions

2003112 min6.7 / 10

A historical drama exploring the collision between revolutionary warfare and cinema, examining how Pancho Villa negotiates the commodification of his own struggle.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

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Surprise47

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Love55

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