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Cristeros

Original title: For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada
  • 2012
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  • 2h 25m
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6.6/10
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Cristeros (2012)
A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929), which was touched off by a rebellion against the Mexican government's attempt to secularize the country.
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A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government.

  • Director
    • Dean Wright
  • Writer
    • Michael Love
  • Stars
    • Andy Garcia
    • Oscar Isaac
    • Catalina Sandino Moreno
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dean Wright
    • Writer
      • Michael Love
    • Stars
      • Andy Garcia
      • Oscar Isaac
      • Catalina Sandino Moreno
    • 77User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

    Videos18

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:32
    U.S. Version
    Cristiada
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    Cristiada
    Cristiada
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    Cristiada
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia Discovers His Friend Is Missing From Oscar Isaac
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    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia Discovers His Friend Is Missing From Oscar Isaac
    For Greater Glory: Nestor Carbonell Takes Mauricio Kuri To Work For Peter O'toole
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    For Greater Glory: Nestor Carbonell Takes Mauricio Kuri To Work For Peter O'toole
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia Rallies The Troops
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    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia Rallies The Troops
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia And Ruben Blades Discuss A Truce
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    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia And Ruben Blades Discuss A Truce

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    Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia
    • Enrique Gorostieta
    Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac
    • Victoriano 'El Catorce' Ramirez
    Catalina Sandino Moreno
    Catalina Sandino Moreno
    • Adriana
    Santiago Cabrera
    Santiago Cabrera
    • Father Vega
    Adrian Alonso
    Adrian Alonso
    • Lalo
    Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades
    • President Calles
    Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui
    • Anacleto Gonzales Flores
    Patricia Garza
    • Fernanda Gonzales Flores
    Alan Ramirez
    • Gustavo Gonzales Flores
    Estefania Alejandra
    • Yolanda Gonzales Flores
    Raúl Adalid
    • Father Robles
    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • Father Christopher
    Nestor Carbonell
    Nestor Carbonell
    • Mayor Picazo
    Erando González
    • La Guada
    Jorge Luis Moreno
    Jorge Luis Moreno
    • Pablo
    Ignacio Guadalupe
    Ignacio Guadalupe
    • Bishop Pascual Diaz
    Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria
    • Tulita Gorostieta
    Fernanda Urdapilleta
    • Sandra Gorostieta
    • (as María Fernanda Urdapilleta)
    • Director
      • Dean Wright
    • Writer
      • Michael Love
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    User reviews77

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    9davo-10

    Ignore RottenTomatoes - this is a great movie w/great message

    As a Catholic very concerned about the anti-Catholic direction of our society, I wanted to see For Greater Glory. But after reading the reviews on RottenTomatoes, I assumed it would be a good message poorly presented. I could not have been farther from the truth. This was a excellent movie - especially for a directorial debut. Even if you are not Catholic you will find this movie very moving and well done.

    Andy Garcia is excellent - he even shows intense emotions. Mauricio Kuri had an outstanding rookie performance. Nestor Carbonell's role was perfect for him. Peter O'Toole was a wonderful surprise if short lived.

    Ignore RottenTomatoes - you will not be disappointed!
    8emenezes

    Which side are you on?

    "For Greater Glory" is an amazing film. It's an inspiring retelling of the the Cristeros War against the Mexican government for its having outlawed the Catholic Church and its executions and massacres of those who dared to live out their religious freedom.

    The cast is top-notch and the direction pretty competent, keeping the story weaved among intimate scenes and battle scenes. Filled with poignant moments of the lives of the protagonists and of those close to them and with the heroic - as well as less than heroic - skirmish scenes.

    It's a movie about taking sides courageously, how conflicting this can be in a man's conscience, especially when it involves the spilling of blood. If anything, the personal struggle of many characters getting into this war and carrying it out made the film shine. From the young boy who faced martyrdom for the Catholic faith - Jose Sanchez del Rio, beatified in 2005 - to his uncle, a cowardly mayor too enamored of power to save him.

    I cannot help thinking how timely this film is when the Church and Catholics - for now - are again being curtailed in their freedoms by a government with its own agenda, this time the American government trying to limit the Church's ministry and to force Catholics to violate their consciences. Like Calles, Obama has presented the same arguments to justify his unjustifiable actions against the Church, Catholics and their institutions. It's government might over faith, the collective over the individual, an usurpation of the state to serve not the people, but an ideology.

    PS: disregard most professional critics' reviews for they seem to have a chip on their shoulder so big that it blinds them to the artistic and cinematographic qualities of this film.
    8aspatulablogspotcom

    A film that should be seen and discussed

    This is a movie about heroes who stood up for freedom – in this case, religious freedom. It's not easy to make a heroic film, but this movie comes reasonably close. There are a few awkward camera movements, and some of the younger actors don't always make the most convincing performances. However, the overall effort is quite moving and convincing. Considering these events actually happened and these are historical figures not fictional characters makes the movie that much more compelling. Some reviewers have argued that the movie is "too Catholic." Considering these were Catholics fighting, eventually, fighting violently, for their freedoms, these criticisms reveal more about the reviewers' prejudices and biases than it does about the film. This is an important, thought-provoking film about freedom that should be seen and discussed.
    7kosmasp

    History in the making

    Revolutions are never easy. And sometimes they demand sacrifice. Sacrifice of many things to achieve something for a later generation. It's a tough movie to watch for many reasons, but it's also not taking prisoners (literally at times), which you might like about it or dismiss. But that's how things can go down, when there is uproar.

    We might live in societies today that don't have to fight for certain things, but it's not too much of a stretch to see why and how some had to fight for freedom of speech or religion or other things. The movie depicts a real life event/incidents, which might appall some viewers from the get go, but if you like Drama and History in general, this might be for you. I haven't read too much about how things went down exactly, but I reckon this movie made me aware of a chapter I hadn't had heard about before ...
    7cosmo_tiger

    A good war/western movie that makes me want to learn the history. Entertaining but a little preachy. I say B+

    "We are now an army, we are an army fighting for Gad and for the church and for absolute freedom." A true story about the Cristeros War (1926-1929) which was a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government led by president Plutarco Elias Calles. Enrique Gorostieta Velarde (Garcia) leads a revolt of Mexican Christians against the government in hopes he can restore Mexico to the faith filled nation it once was. I will start by saying that this is a very good movie and entertaining to watch. I know nothing about the history or how accurate this is but I enjoyed it. The only problem that I had with the movie is that I really felt no connection to any of the characters and when one would get killed or have a serious problem I wasn't invested enough for it to have the impact that it was trying for. That said it doesn't really take away from the enjoyment of the movie but I didn't really feel the emotion that I think the filmmakers were trying for. Garcia is a great choice for this but he seems to play the character he played in "Godfather 3" or the Ocean's movies but a Mexican soldier version and he came off a little too cocky, but like I said I don't know the history and the real guy may have been that way too. It may seem like I'm rambling but the movie was over 2 hours long and it felt it and some parts I found it hard to stay focused on but overall this is a good watch and in my opinion one of the best releases this week. Overall, a good western/war movie that is pretty heavy on the religious issues. I give it a B+.

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    • Trivia
      Partially financed by the Knights of Columbus, whose members in both the United States and Mexico were an integral part of the actual Cristeros Rebellion.
    • Goofs
      Jose gives up his white horse to another christero during a battle and hides in the rocks. When the other christero comes back to look for Jose, he is on a brown horse.
    • Quotes

      Father Christopher: Who are you if you don't stand up for what you believe? There is no greater glory than to give your life for Christ.

    • Crazy credits
      Near the end of the credits, "Batman" is credited as a painter.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Secret Masonic Victory of World War Two (2022)

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2014 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cristiada
    • Filming locations
      • San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Dos Corazones Films
      • NewLand Films
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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,672,846
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,885,608
      • Jun 3, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,173,682
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 25m(145 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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