Cabeza de Vaca
An international award winning saga of old Mexico. In 1528, a Spanish expedition flounders off the coast of Florida with 600 lives lost. One survivor, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, roams across the American continent searching for his Spanish comrades. Instead, he discovers the Iguase, an ancient Indian tribe. Over the next eight years, Cabeza de Vaca learns their mystical and mysterious culture, becoming a healer and a leader. But soon this New World collides with the Old World as Spanish conquistadors seek to enslave the Indians, and Cabeza de Vaca must confront his own people and his past.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Cabeza de Vaca
- Genres: Action, Drama, History
- Release Date: 1991-10-11
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (34 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: American Playhouse, Cooperativa José Revueltas, Fondo de Fomento a la Calidad Cinematográfica, Gobierno del Estado de Coahuila, Gobierno del Estado de Nayarit, Grupo Alica, Iguana Producciones, Sociedad Estatal Quinto Centenario, Sociedad Estatal para la Ejecucion de Programas del V Centenario, Universidad de Guadalajara, TVE, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Film4 Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6304
- Languages: Latin, Spanish
Cast & Crew
Juan Diego
as Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Roberto Sosa
as Cascabel / Araino
Carlos Castanon
as Castillo
Gerardo Villarreal
as Estebanico
Roberto Cobo
as Lozoya
José Flores
as Malacosa
Farnesio de Bernal
as Fray Suárez
Josefina Echánove
as Anciana Avavar
Ramón Barragán
as Pánfilo de Narváez
Julio Solórzano Foppa
as Alcaraz
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabeza de Vaca?▼
Cabeza de Vaca is a Action, Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1991-10-11.
Who are the main actors in Cabeza de Vaca?▼
The main cast includes Juan Diego, Roberto Sosa, Carlos Castanon, Gerardo Villarreal, Roberto Cobo, .
Where can I watch Cabeza de Vaca online?▼
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Is Cabeza de Vaca based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Cabeza de Vaca?▼
Cabeza de Vaca has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 34 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Cabeza de Vaca?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Cabeza de Vaca?▼
The soundtrack was composed by American Playhouse, Cooperativa José Revueltas, Fondo de Fomento a la Calidad Cinematográfica, Gobierno del Estado de Coahuila, Gobierno del Estado de Nayarit, Grupo Alica, Iguana Producciones, Sociedad Estatal Quinto Centenario, Sociedad Estatal para la Ejecucion de Programas del V Centenario, Universidad de Guadalajara, TVE, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Film4 Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Cabeza de Vaca filmed?▼
Cabeza de Vaca was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Cabeza de Vaca?▼
The total runtime of Cabeza de Vaca is 111 minutes.
Is Cabeza de Vaca suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Cabeza de Vaca?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Cabeza de Vaca.
Does Cabeza de Vaca have a post-credit scene?▼
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