And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2003)
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.
Director: Bruce Beresford
Genre: Drama, History, War, Western, TV Movie
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: September 7, 2003
Cast
- Antonio Banderas - Pancho Villa
- Eion Bailey - Frank Thayer
- Alan Arkin - Sam Drebben
- Jim Broadbent - Harry Aitken
- Matt Day - John Reed
- Michael McKean - William Christy Cabanne
- Kyle Chandler - Raoul Walsh
- Alexa Davalos - Teddy Sampson
- Colm Feore - D. W. Griffith
- Anthony Stewart Head - William Benton
Screenplay
Cinematography: Peter James
Editing: Mark Warner, Edward A. Warschilka
Production: HBO Films, Green Moon Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
mexico, mexican revolution, biography, pancho villa
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself about?
- 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.
- Who directed And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself?
- And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself was directed by Bruce Beresford.
- Who stars in And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself?
- And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself stars Antonio Banderas, Eion Bailey, Alan Arkin, Jim Broadbent, Matt Day, Michael McKean.
- How long is And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself?
- And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself?
- And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself is a Drama, History, War, Western, TV Movie film.
- Where was And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself produced?
- And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself?
- The themes of And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.