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For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada

  • 2012
  • R
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Andy Garcia, Peter O'Toole, Eva Longoria, and Oscar Isaac in For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (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
    6.5/10
    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
    Trailer 2:12
    Cristiada
    Cristiada
    Trailer 2:12
    Cristiada
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia Discovers His Friend Is Missing From Oscar Isaac
    Clip 0:32
    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
    Clip 0:33
    For Greater Glory: Nestor Carbonell Takes Mauricio Kuri To Work For Peter O'toole
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia Rallies The Troops
    Clip 0:32
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia Rallies The Troops
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia And Ruben Blades Discuss A Truce
    Clip 0:32
    For Greater Glory: Andy Garcia And Ruben Blades Discuss A Truce

    Photos18

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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
    • All cast & crew
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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.

    User reviews77

    Featured review
    9/10

    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!
    • davo-10
    • Jun 9, 2012
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    • Release date
      • June 1, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • For Greater Glory
    • Filming locations
      • San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Dos Corazones Films
      • NewLand Films
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    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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