Apocalypto

About

Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.

Credits

Directed by

• Mel Gibson

Written by

• Mel Gibson
• Farhad Safinia

Produced by

• Bruce Davey
• Mel Gibson
• Sergio Miranda

Music by

• James Horner
• Daniel Nielsen

Cinematography

• Dean Semler

Edited by

• John Wright

Cast

• Rudy Youngbloodas Jaguar Paw
• Raoul Max Trujilloas Zero Wolf
• Gerardo Taracenaas Middle Eye
• Iazua Lariosas Sky Flower
• Antonio Monroyas Chilam
• María Isabel Díaz Lagoas Mother in Law
• Dalia Hernándezas Seven
• Jonathan Breweras Blunted
• Morris Birdyellowheadas Flint Sky
• Carlos Emilio Báezas Turtles Run
• Amilcar Ramírezas Curl Nose
• Israel Contrerasas Smoke Frog
• Israel Ríosas Cocoa Leaf
• Espiridion Acosta Cacheas Old Story Teller
• Mayra Sérbuloas Young Woman
• Rodolfo Palaciosas Snake Ink
• Lorena Heranandezas Village Girl
• Itandehui Gutierrezas Wife
• Sayuri Gutierrezas Eldest Daughter
• Hiram Sotoas Fish Hunter

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