This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter(1957)
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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter Synopsis
The disembodied head of Pancho Villa, kept in a glass jar in a research institute, is the narrator of several short stories from his own life, stories that might or might not have happened but are the stuff of legend.
This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter (1957) is a comedy, war and history film directed by Ismael Rodríguez, released on January 1, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Pedro Armendáriz, María Elena Marqués, Carlos López Moctezuma and Humberto Almazán. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
- Director:
- Ismael Rodríguez
- Writers:
- José Luis de Celis, Vicente Oroná Jr., Ismael Rodríguez
- Producers:
- José Luis de Celis, Ismael Rodríguez
- Cinematographer:
- Rosalío Solano
- Production:
- Películas Rodríguez
- Status:
- Released
This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pedro Armendáriz
as Pancho Villa
María Elena Marqués
as Jesusita de Chihuahua
Carlos López Moctezuma
as Fierro
- Humberto Almazán
Humberto Almazán
as Luisito
Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'
as Remedios
Miguel Manzano
as Col. Triana
Eduardo Noriega
as Captain
Martha Elena Cervantes
as Dora
- Claudia Celis
Claudia Celis
Georgina Barragán
as Paula
- Emma Teresa Armendáriz
Emma Teresa Armendáriz
- Enrique del Castillo
Enrique del Castillo
as Col.
Key crew
Directed by Ismael Rodríguez, written by José Luis de Celis, Vicente Oroná Jr. and Ismael Rodríguez, produced by José Luis de Celis and Ismael Rodríguez.
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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 18 ratings.
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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter online?
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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter (1957) is available to stream on Claro video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter?
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The main cast of This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter (1957) includes Pedro Armendáriz, María Elena Marqués, Carlos López Moctezuma, Humberto Almazán and Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'. The film was directed by Ismael Rodríguez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter released?
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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter was released on January 1, 1957 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter worth watching?
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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter (1957) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, war and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.