Cabeza de Vaca (1991)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Cabeza de Vaca
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | — | Orange VOD, Sooner | Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, FlixOlé | — | — |
| Mexico | Nuestro Cine MX | — | — |
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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 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. Cabeza de Vaca is a Action, Drama, History movie, released on 1991-10-11, runtime 111 minutes.
Is Cabeza de Vaca worth watching?
TMDB users rate Cabeza de Vaca 6.8 out of 10 from 37 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Cabeza de Vaca?
In Spain, Cabeza de Vaca streams on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total and FlixOlé. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Nicolás Echevarría
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
- Daniel Giménez Cacho as Dorantes
- Max Kerlow as Man in armor
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