Cabeza de Vaca
Originally released in 1991. Cabeza de Vaca is a action/drama film. directed by Nicolás Echevarría.
Starring Juan Diego, Roberto Sosa, and Carlos Castanon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabeza de Vaca about?
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 comrade...
Who directed Cabeza de Vaca?
Cabeza de Vaca was directed by Nicolás Echevarría.
How long is Cabeza de Vaca?
Cabeza de Vaca has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Cabeza de Vaca released?
Cabeza de Vaca was released on October 11, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cabeza de Vaca?
The main cast of Cabeza de Vaca includes Juan Diego, Roberto Sosa, Carlos Castanon, Gerardo Villarreal, Roberto Cobo.