Below is an incomplete list of feature films, television films or TV series which include events of the Mexican Revolution and Cristero War. This list does not include documentaries, short films.
1910s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1914United StatesThe Life of General VillaChristy CabanneAction, Adventure, Biography, Drama. Pancho Villa
1920s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1923United StatesThe Broken WingTom FormanComedy, Drama. Based on the play The Broken Wing.1928United KingdomAdventurous YouthEdward GodalAdventure, Drama, War, Western.
1930s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1932United StatesMexicoLong Live Mexico!¡Que viva México!Да здравствует Мексика!Sergei EisensteinGrigori AleksandrovHistory.1933MexicoUnited StatesThunder Over MexicoSergei EisensteinDrama, History.1933MexicoPrisoner 13El prisionero treceFernando de FuentesDrama, War.1933MexicoRevolutionRevoluciónMiguel Contreras TorresDrama, Adventure, War.1934MexicoGodfather MendozaEl compadre MendozaFernando de FuentesDrama, War. Based on an unknown story.1934United StatesViva Villa!Jack ConwayHoward HawksWilliam A. WellmanWestern. Pancho Villa1936MexicoBeautiful SkyCielito lindoRobert QuigleyRoberto GavaldónMusical, Comedy, Drama.1936MexicoLet's Go with Pancho VillaVámonos con Pancho VillaFernando de FuentesDrama, War. Based on a novel Vámonos con Pancho Villa. Pancho Villa1937MexicoRebel SoulsAlmas rebeldesAlejandro GalindoAdventure, Western. La Adelita1937MexicoSuch Is My Country¡Así es mi tierra!Arcady BoytlerDrama, Comedy.1937United StatesUnder Strange FlagsIrvin WillatRomance.1938MexicoLa AdelitaGuillermo Hernández GómezMario de LaraDrama, War. La Adelita1938MexicoLa ValentinaMartín de LucenayComedy, Drama, Musical, War.1939MexicoWith Villa's VeteransCon los Dorados de VillaRaúl de AndaDrama, War.
1940s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1940MexicoThose belowLos de abajoChano UruetaDrama, War. Based on a novel The Underdogs.1941MexicoJalisco, don't back down¡Ay, Jalisco, no te rajes!Joselito RodríguezComedy, Drama, Musical. Based on a novel ¡Ay, Jalisco...no te rajes! o la guerra santa.1942MexicoThe Eternal SecretSecreto eternoCarlos OrellanaDrama.1942MexicoArgentinaSpainPassion IslandLa isla de la pasiónEmilio FernándezDrama.1943MexicoThe machine gunEl AmetralladoraJaime L. RoblesDrama.1943MexicoWild FlowerFlor silvestreEmilio FernándezDrama, Romance, War.1944MexicoThe Legend of a BanditLa leyenda del bandidoFernando MéndezWestern, Adventure, Drama.1945MexicoThe aviaryLa pajareraEmilio Gómez MurielDrama, War.1945MexicoBetween brothersEntre hermanosRamón PeónDrama, War.1945MexicoThe AbandonedLas AbandonadasEmilio FernándezDrama, Romance, War.1946MexicoWhen the brave cryCuando lloran los valientesIsmael RodríguezDrama, Romance.1946MexicoHere is Juan ColoradoAquí está Juan ColoradoRolando AguilarDrama, War, Western.1946MexicoEnamouredEnamoradaEmilio FernándezDrama, Romance, War.1947MexicoThe red houseLa casa coloradaMiguel MoraytaAction, Drama, War.1948MexicoThe fox's grandsonEl nieto del zorroJaime SalvadorComedy.1948MexicoIf Adelita went with anotherSi Adelita se fuera con otroChano UruetaAction, Adventure, Drama, War.1948MexicoRosendaJulio BrachoDrama, Romance, War.1949MexicoWitch cornerRincón brujoAlberto GoutDrama.
1950s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1950MexicoOne Day of LifeUn día de vidaEmilio FernándezDrama, Romance, War.1950MexicoThe whirlpool came and lifted us upVino el remolino y nos alevantóJuan Bustillo OroDrama, War.1950MexicoDuel in the mountainsDuelo en las montañasEmilio FernándezDrama, Romance, War.1950MexicoThe black AngustiasLa negra AngustiasMatilde LandetaDrama, War. La Adelita1950United StatesMexicoThe TorchDel odio nace el amorEmilio FernándezAction, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance, War. Based on a comedy The Taming of the Shrew.1950MexicoPancho Villa returnsVuelve Pancho VillaMiguel Contreras TorresAdventure, Drama, Romance, War.1950MexicoPancho Villa ReturnsMiguel Contreras TorresWestern.1951MexicoSentenced to deathSentenciado a muerteVíctor UrruchúaDrama.1951MexicoRural captainCapitán de ruralesAlejandro GalindoDrama, War.1951MexicoMy General's WomenLas mujeres de mi generalIsmael RodríguezDrama, War.1952United StatesThe FighterHerbert KlineDrama, Sport. Based on a short story The Mexican.1952United StatesMexicoViva Zapata!Elia KazanBiography, Drama, History, Western. Based on the book Zapata the Unconquerable. Emiliano Zapata1953United StatesWings of the HawkBudd BoetticherAdventure, Romance, Western.1955MexicoThe 7 leaguesEl 7 leguasRaúl de AndaAdventure, Drama, Western.1955MexicoSpainThree love melodiesTres melodías de amorAlejandro GalindoDrama, Romance.1955MexicoThe Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la CruzEnsayo de un crimenLuis BuñuelComedy, Crime, Drama.1955United StatesThe Treasure of Pancho VillaGeorge ShermanRomance, War, Western.1955Soviet UnionThe MexicanМексиканецVladimir KaplunovskyDrama. Based on a short story The Mexican.1956MexicoThe Hidden OneLa escondidaRoberto GavaldónAdventure, Drama, War, Western. Based on a novel La escondida.1956United StatesBandidoRichard FleischerAction, Adventure, Drama, War, Western.1957MexicoSweetheart!¡Cielito lindo!Miguel M. DelgadoMusical, Drama.1957MexicoThis was Pancho VillaAsí era Pancho VillaIsmael RodríguezAction, Adventure, Drama, War. Pancho Villa1957Mexicoland of menTierra de hombresIsmael RodríguezAction, Drama, History, War.1957MexicoPancho Villa's treasureEl tesoro de Pancho VillaRafael BaledónAdventure, Action, Drama, War.1958United StatesVilla!!James B. ClarkAdventure, Western. Pancho Villa1958MexicoThe three pelonasLas tres pelonasRené CardonaComedy, Drama, Music, War.1959MexicoThe Soldiers of Pancho VillaLa CucarachaIsmael RodríguezDrama, Romance, War. La Adelita1959United StatesThey Came to CorduraRobert RossenAdventure, Drama, History, War, Western. Based on a novel They Came to Cordura. Pancho Villa Expedition1959MexicoCafé ColónBenito AlazrakiDrama, Adventure, Romance, War.1959MexicoPeople in armsPueblo en armasMiguel Contreras TorresDrama, Adventure, War. Based on a novel Viva la Soldadera.1959MexicoThe colonelsLas coronelasRafael BaledónComedy, Adventure, War.
1960s YearCountryMain title(Alternative title)Original title(Original script)DirectorSubject1960MexicoLong live the soldier!¡Viva la soldadera!Miguel Contreras TorresDrama, Adventure, Action, War. Based on a novel Viva la Soldadera.1960MexicoWhen Viva Villa..! it's deathCuando ¡Viva Villa..! es la muerteIsmael RodríguezAction, Drama, History, War. Pancho Villa1960MexicoPancho Villa and ValentinaPancho Villa y la ValentinaIsmael RodríguezWar, Action, Adventure, Drama. Pancho Villa1960MexicoImpatient HeartImpaciencia del corazónTito DavisonDrama, Romance, War.1960SpainWest GermanyArgentinaJuanitoFernando PalaciosAdventure, Western.1961MexicoJuana GalloMiguel ZacaríasWar, Drama. La Adelita1962MexicoThe Centaur of the NorthEl centauro del norteRamón PeredaWestern, Drama. La Adelita1962MexicoThe Ajusco Turtle DoveLa tórtola del AjuscoJuan OrolDrama, Romance, War.1962MexicoSun on fireSol en llamasAlfredo B. CrevennaAdventure, War, Drama.1963MexicoLa BandidaRoberto RodríguezDrama, Musical, Romance, War.1964MexicoMaría Pistolas' corridoEl corrido de María PistolasRené CardonaTito NovaroAdventure, Drama, War, Western.1964MexicoThe Death BrothersLos hermanos MuerteRafael BaledónAction, Drama, War.1966Mexico¡Viva Benito Canales!Miguel M. DelgadoAction, Adventure, Drama, War.1966MexicoThe Bay HorseEl caballo bayoTito NovaroRené CardonaDrama, Western.1966MexicoThe four JuanesLos cuatro JuanesMiguel ZacaríasAdventure, Western, Action, Comedy.1966ItalyA Bullet for the GeneralQuién sabe?Damiano DamianiAction, Western.1966United StatesThe ProfessionalsRichard BrooksAction, Adventure, Drama, Western. Based on a novel A Mule for the Marquesa.1966MexicoLa ValentinaRogelio A. GonzálezAdventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance, War. Based on the corrido La Valentina.1967MexicoThe centaur Pancho VillaEl centauro Pancho VillaAlfonso Corona BlakeDrama, Action, War. Pancho Villa1967MexicoA Faithful Soldier of Pancho VillaUn dorado de Pancho VillaEmilio FernándezAdventure, Drama, War.1967MexicoThe Female SoldierLa soldaderaJosé BolañosAction, Drama, War.1967ItalyKiller KidLeopoldo SavonaDrama, Romance, Western.1967MexicoMy rebellious tight horseMi caballo prieto rebeldeArturo MartínezAction, Adventure, Drama, War, Western. Pancho Villa1967SpainUnited StatesThe Vengeance of Pancho VillaLos 7 de Pancho VillaJosé María ElorrietaDrama, Western. Pancho Villa1967SpainItalyDakota JoeUn hombre y un ColtTulio DemicheliWestern.1967MexicoThe Partisan of VillaLa guerrillera de VillaMiguel MoraytaComedy, Drama, Romance, War. La Adelita1968MexicoLucio VázquezRené CardonaTito NovaroWar, Western, Adventure, Drama.1968MexicoThe leaderEl caudilloAlberto MariscalDrama, Action, War.1968MexicoValentín de la SierraRené CardonaAction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War. Based on the corrido Valentín de la Sierra.1968ItalySpainTrain for DurangoUn treno per DurangoMario CaianoWestern, Comedy.1968MexicoDark jet horseCaballo prieto azabacheRené CardonaAdventure, Drama, War.1968ItalySpainUnited StatesThe MercenaryIl mercenarioSergio CorbucciComedy, Western.1968ItalyFranceRun, Man, RunCorri uomo corriSergio SollimaAdventure, Comedy, Western.1968United StatesVilla RidesBuzz KulikDrama, War, Western. Pancho Villa1969United StatesThe Wild BunchSam PeckinpahAction, Adventure, Drama, Western.1969ItalySpainTepepaGiulio PetroniAction, Adventure, Drama, Western.1969MexicoThe Glass EyeEl ojo de vidrioRené Cardona Jr.Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, War.1969MexicoLauro DaggersLauro PuñalesRené CardonaAdventure, Drama, War.1969ItalyThe Five Man ArmyUn esercito di 5 uominiDon TaylorDario ArgentoAction, Adventure, Western.1969United States100 RiflesTom GriesAdventure, Drama, War, Western. Based on a novel The Californio.1969United StatesGuns of the Magnificent SevenPaul WendkosAction, Drama, Western.1969ItalySpainViva CangaceiroO' CangaçeiroGiovanni FagoDrama, Western.1969MexicoThe trenchLa trincheraCarlos Enrique TaboadaAction, Drama, War.
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