""Cast of Characters"" "Here we are at Don Rosalio's hacienda." " Cheer up, boys." "Santa Rosa is there." " Come on, boys!" "The Zapatistas are here" " Long live Zapata!" " They're Zapatistas?" "Yeah, he's Don Eufemio." "I'll go tell the boss." "Are they Zapatistas or government forces?" "I don't care." "But I have something good for the Zapatistas." " Who are they, Jeronimo?" " Zapata's men." "Don Eufemio himself and his people." "O.K. Prepare the patio, booze and barbecue and lots of tortillas, they must be starving." "And pulque to cheer them up." " Hurry!" " Yes, boss." "You see, Atenogenes?" "Zapata's men!" "Then, long live Emiliano Zapata, Don Rosalio." ""Long live General Huerta"" ""Long live Emiliano Zapata"" "Long live Emiliano Zapata!" "General, you know this is your house." "We need it." "My men are exhausted." "Don't worry the banquet is prepared with lots of booze and pulque." "Everything for the soldiers of the Revolution!" "Thank you." "Do you know General Felipe Nieto?" "I've heard a lot about him, who hasn't?" "I've heard of you too." "I wanted to come shake the hand of the best friend of the Revolution." " That's right." " Come in, you must be thirsty." "Trinidad, you and Jeronimo take care of the boys." "I'm very pleased with the latest triumphs of the Revolution." "I wanted to see you or your brother Don Emiliano to congratulate you." "Emiliano is busy, but he'll be around one of these days." "When you least expect him." "You know the General." "When you least expect him." "You know the General." "That's the game." "If someone gets in your way answer with a bullet first of all." "When he comes from a spree his friends all sing of him, with a good reason." "Cause he has a hundred scars from his toes to his nose" "He's a killer..." "You had a good breakfast?" " A delicious meal." " Thank you." "No, I have something better for you, General." "Look Rosalio, Felipe is out of mind." "Wait and you'll look how dottering she is." "She's a deaf mute, but she understands you better... reading the lips..." "than Atenogenes with his big ears." "Hey, Don Rosalio!" " This is the good stuff." " Thank you." "Here, Don Eufemio." "I don't like it." "You have some." "No, Atenogenes, you drink mezcal." "This is only for Zapata's Generals." "No, cognac, no cigar..." "It's very good." "I don't like it." "Give me a man's drink." "Do you, prefer mezcal?" "Then I drink with you, General." "To the triumph of the Revolution." "Long live Zapata!" "What do you say?" "It's 20 new machine guns and 100 rifles." "I think it isn't expensive" "Just imagine if the Federal troops knew about it." "There's no bargaining with a friend like you." "I know Emiliano can get mad with me, but I'll buy them." "Besides, we need them." "Hey, Don Rosalio," "I don't know how you do it with the government." "My faith in a just cause makes me sly." "You know I hate romanticism and sighs... but I dedicated life and money to the Revolution." "Even if they shoot me." "Thank you." "You're a real man..." " and Zapata's men appreciate it." " Thank you." "Long live General Zapata." "Long live General Huerta!" "Well, long live the government." "Long live the supreme government!" "Long live the supreme government!" "Welcome, Colonel Martinez." "I'm glad to see you." "Here we are again, Don Rosalio." "That deserve another cognac." "Hey Atenogenes." "Bring another bottle of cognac, but... don't touch it, eh?" " I don't, like it!" " He doesn't like it!" "Congratulations on the price you got out from that bastard Eufemio." "As I was telling you, It was a big business..." "Just, old weapons that won't be any good to them." "Of course." "I wasn't going to..." "I'm here to serve you and the government." " We must finish off those bandits." " Yes but take care." "You're lucky they, haven't burned your hacienda... or hanged you from a tree." "Colonel, everyone dies when his time comes." "Give me that." "And don't forget to send Zapata... the money he asked for." "Take care of everything." "Will you be in Mexico City long?" "I don't know, 8 to 10 days, to check my business there... and say hello to my brothers." "And have a little fling." "You deserve it... a good crop and good business." "From a rifle to a train." "Yes... from a rifle... to a..." "OK, there's no place like the capital, but only for a holliday... for business there's nothing like the country and the Revolution." "We can't complaint but you..." "make five times more." "I told you..." "Don't fear the Revolution." "You got scared and came here..." "You must be brave to do business." "OK, brother, but don't pervert the boy." "When the Zapatistas or the government... burn your ranch and shoot you we'll see who was right." " I know how to live." " Give me the corn accounts." "Good morning, Don Andres." "Good morning, Miss." "Come in." "I've been expecting you for a week." "Sit down here, daughter." "I wanted to come see you since last week... but I couldn't get the money until now." " How much did you bring?" " Half." "But I hope to bring the rest next week." "OK, but next week." "Don Andres Garcia and his daughter." "They was very rich but the Revolution ruined them." "They owe us a lot." " Very pretty." "Introduce me." " Sure." "OK, Mr. Garcia." "Thank you." "Until next week then." "Don Andres." "This is my brother Rosalio." "At your service." "Glad to meet you." "I must rush off to be downtown in five minutes." "I'm going downtown and my car is at the door." " I'd be glad to drive you." " I don't want to bother." "It's no bother at all." "My daughter, Dolores." " At your feet, Miss." " Glad to meet you." "Go ahead." "But what about the corn?" "We'll settle it later." "Now I'm busy." "No, Don Andres." "There's nothing more to talk." "We're already at the hacienda and everything is ready." " We'll get married tomorrow." " Why such a hurry?" "Why wait?" "What's said is said." " Right Dolores?" " Whatever my father says." "Look here I don't like romanticism and sighs." "Things should be done quickly and well." "I want Lolita, you gave me her hand... so let's get married and be done with it." "If you insist and Dolores doesn't object..." "Why should she object!" "Wait till you see the chapel fixed up for the wedding." "Long live the newlyweds!" " Congratulations, Don Rosalio" " Thanks shorty." "Have a drink" "Lett's drink to their happiness." "Thank you." "Are you happy?" "Yes." "It was worth to come from so far for the party." "Come on, even if the Zapatistas shoot us." "Keep playing." "The boss want everyone happy." "Come on." "What a waste of the band." "I brought it from Huichila... and the people look like they're at a funeral." "I don't know what's wrong with these guys." "They're afraid of the Zapatistas." "Even Lolita looks afraid." "Since we came, she only think on them." "She's so afraid..." "Ever since we got here." "My people pushed them to the hills." "Santa Rosa has never been safer." "Come on, we must animate this party!" "To dance!" "..." "To dance!" "To dance, boys!" "What happen with those musicians?" "Music!" "Don't be afraid of the Zapatistas." "My men are watching." "Why shouldn't we share of this party?" "We should have our own party." "Good thing we brought our own booze, It's a hell of a night." "I'm still afraid, Rosalio." "I don't know why." "Don't be silly." "Even if the Zapatistas come... they are my friends." "Don't be silly." "Cognac." "Now I'll get even on the stuff..." "reserved for Zapata's generals." "You're crazy." "Long live Zapata!" "Long live Zapata!" "Long live the supreme government!" "I've got enough for both." "Come with me." "Music, music." "Colonel..." "Who would have thought, you were so gallant?" "They don't know what you do to the Zapatistas." "Boys remember all that son of a..." "Martinez owes us." "Well, Don Atenogenes." "That's a good joke." "So you've got enough for Zapata and the government?" "What a night!" "Here are the Zapatistas!" "This time it's truth!" "You must hide!" "The Zapatistas are overthere!" "They're coming!" "They're coming!" " Come on, it only hits once." " I'm not joking, they're coming." "Everyone stay put." "No one leaves." " Where's that son of a..." "Martinez?" " Here he is, boss." "Keep him for me." "And Rosalio who gave the party?" "Here I am, at your service and General Zapata's." "We can see." "Getting drunk here with the Huertistas." " Meco!" " At your orders, boss." "Take care of this one and then the Coronel" " and hang them at the entrance!" " No!" "Not him, please!" "Please, General, not my husband!" "So you're the bride?" "I need you to keep me company." "But get up." "Such a pretty face." "What?" "I'm a friend of Eufemio and Don Emiliano." "Yeah, sure." "Don't go on because I'll kill you for scientist and reactionary." "Meco, get on with these two!" "No he's your friend, I'll tell you!" "Please, no!" "Just remember you're killing a friend of Emiliano." "What's going on?" "Don't you see?" "Executing these two." "I told you not to mess with the owner of the hacienda." "For the love of God, don't hurt him." "They won't." "Let him go." "Thank you, General." "If you hadn't gotten here in time..." "But how can you defend our enemies?" "Emiliano wants us to respect him." "Shoot the other one." "Felipe, I won't tolerate your whims." "No one has made a fool of me, yet." " Didn't you hear?" "Shoot him." " And him too." "Settle for one." "You'll pay double for this, son of a...!" "He's to blood thirsty." "Thank you again, General." "I'll never forget it." "Me neither." "We'll never forget it." "Don't worry about it." "We would be delighted to see you here again." "Santa Rosa is your house." "Give Emiliano a hug and come see me whenever you can." "Of course, whenever I'm in the area, I'll come." " See you soon." " I hope it will be true." "I'd wish all Zapatistas were like him." "Yes, really a good friend." "I missed you." "I'd gotten used to seeing you often." "Right, Dolores?" "If you don't come for a few days, he only talks about it." "I heard you were here a week ago and didn't come see us." "I couldn't come that time." "The Revolution is demanding." ""Tepepan" and "Tuerto" were all around... and I have to watch them." "It's a pitty all Zapatistas aren't like you." "We can't do nothing about it." "You only get into it if you wan't to." "One day there will be justice for those of us who fight for ideals." "I forget everything with you." "I feel if it were peacetime." "I want to rest..." " Why don't you leave the Revolution?" " Today we have a duty to comply." "One day, when the Plan Ayala wins... and all is peace... and peasants own the land..." "we may be glad to remember it all." "Well I play." "Hey General!" "It's the fourth one and you're falling asleep." " Another, if you go on..." " Don't drink anymore." "Leave me alone, I'm very happy." "Yes, I can tell you've got something up your sleeve." "Yes." "A big news" "Well, tell me it." "What is it?" " Shall we tell him?" " No, please." "I'll tell him." "Well do, I'm intrigued." "Look what Dolores is knitting." "Please, Rosalio." "Did you get it, General?" "Shake." "You're right to be happy." " When will it be?" " October, I think." "And you'll be the baby's godfather, will you?" " Sure." "And let's drink to it." " Ok, General." " In October, eh?" " Yes." "General, how did you dare with the government forces so near?" "I heard Lolita gave birth... and I came to see her and the baby." "They'll be delighted." "Come in." "How could you take such a risk?" "I sneaked away to find out if it's a boy or a girl, and how Lolita is." "How can I ever thank you?" "Dolores is fine... and it's a boy." "He'll be a great man and I'll name him after me." "No, Rosalio is a very ugly name." "We'll name him after his godfather, Felipe." "What do you think?" "Thank you." "Go in and see them." "It is very dangerous for you here." "You look like a kid when you play with him." "You look more dazed than us." "When I play with him I forget about Federals... and the Revolution and everything." "I'll bring you a cognac, the kind you like." "No, then my namesake doesn't like my breath." "You exaggerate, it's good cognac." "Sometimes I'm jealous, you love him so much." "Do you want to steal him?" "You shouldn't be jealous, I love him because... he's yours." "Go on." "General Nieto!" "What the hell is it?" "Don Emiliano sent me," "The Carrancistas are coming and he needs you." "Damm Carrancistas!" "Let's go." "Take the child." " Goodbye." " So long." "Let's go" "Poor Felipe, this life year after year." "Yes, the government is hitting them pretty hard." "Forgive me, general..." "I don't understand... how you get a lot of risks to visit Santa Rosa." "I care very much for the Mendozas..." " and their boy." " Boy." " I think you care for someone else..." " Shut up, you idiot!" "Don't get mad." "I just wanted to give you a piece of advice..." "Why don't we attack the ranch, kill Rosalio... burn the hacienda and take the woman?" "Don't be stupid!" "Rosalio is my buddy." "I love him like a brother." "Ok, boss." "You see how pretty it is?" "Let's go to sleep?" "Well, let's go to sleep." "Come on, baby." "Lord God..." "Watch over me and my parents." "Watch over me and my parents." " And not for my godfather?" " Yes, him more than anyone." "God hear you and keep him." " Why hasn't he come?" " He can't but he will." "I want him to come..." "and play horsie with me." "How do you like the saddle I brought you, little namesake?" "They made it special for you." "You like it?" " Yes, lift me up." " Ok." "Let go of him." "I've got him trained." "He'll be a great horseman." "Look at the posture." "Let him with me and you'll see." "I miss you." "Why do you take so long to come?" "Because the Carrancistas make me run." "But whenever I can I come." "Why don't you shoot them and make them run?" "There are too many of them." "What a great friend Felipe is." "If it weren't for the damm Revolution." "It's getting worse, we'll have to go to Mexico City." "Why are you becoming so fearful?" "You didn't used to be so." "I was younger..." "and I didn't have you and the boy." "What are you doing Atenogenes?" "I finally got it, was very hard get it." "Imagine getting a picture of Carranza amongst his worst enemies." "They'll arive today, now we can shout, long live Carranza!" " Colonel Bernaldez is here." " Come on, Atenogenes." "Welcome, Colonel Bernaldez." "Long live Carranza, boys!" "Long live Zapata!" "Long live General Nieto!" "Death to Carranza!" "Shut up, you rude boy!" "Don't worry, Mendoza." "It's child's play." " What do you think about it?" " Children are terrible." "Put it in the middle so it doesn't spread to much." "Come on, hurry!" " Bored, Colonel?" " I'm tired of all this, Mendoza." "I'm tired of Zapatistas and shooting... and above all that damm Felipe Nieto." "We can't finish him off." "Why don't you try to get around him?" "That isn't possible." "Money isn't for him." "He's not the kind to sell out." "You're right." "He's not that kind." "Anyway, I'll get him." "I know he's your friend, but to me he's just a bandit." "He'll get me another star on my hat." "You've got to know how to live, right?" "You're a maverick, don't deny it." "You're lucky..." "but watch out." "Its just a friend's advice." "Remember the Zapatistas were going to shoot you once." "And the government might give you a scare one of these days." "I know why I tell you." " Wait... talk clearly." "Why?" " Well, it's nothing, but..." "My advice is not to be too friendly with the Zapatistas." "The government might not like it." "You keep quiet and come pick out a horse." "You're a real pal." "Yes, Dolores." "We have to go to Mexico City." "For the child... and for you." "I know what I'm saying." "I'm dying to go." "But we will never hear from Felipe again." "Yes, we'll miss my buddy..." "But here it's the same..." "Colonel Bernaldez pursuits him... and one of these days we'll find he's dead." " God forbid!" "Poor Felipe!" " Let's go to sleep." " Who could it be?" " I don't know." "I'll go see." "What is it?" " It sounds like Bernaldez." " Open up." "Colonel Bernaldez..." "I thought you were in Huichila." "I came from there." "I need you." " It's that damm Nieto." " You caught him?" "I'd wish that." "I had him." "Just imagine... we had them surrounded at Huichila." "They're starving, but they've taken 3 wagons of dinamite... and threaten to blow up the town if we don't let them out." "I'll be dammed!" "I want you come and talk to him." "They don't let us near." "You see?" "It's good for the government... that I am a friend of the Zapatistas." "Well, Colonel." "Just give me time to dress, I'll fix everything." "Ok." "Everything will be alright." "Go on to bed." "Calm down, pal, calm..." " Someone want see you boss." " Who?" "Buddy!" "You are risking to much." "I'm in a hurry, I have good news." "I got Bernaldez give you time to leave." "Bernaldez said that?" "Tell me again." "Just look at us, buddy." " Goodbye, buddy." " For god's sake take care." "For my namesake." "I've been saving it for him." "You're very brave, buddy." "Take it." "Come on take it..." "your godfather sent it." "It's not true Why didn't he come?" "He couldn't." "But when he comes he will be angry if you didn't accept it." "Come on, take it." "I'm more nervous every hour." "You and the boy have made me a coward." "When can we leave?" "Don't be nervous." "We'll leave whenever you say." "For me, we could leave today... but business has been bad this year." "I need the money from the crop." "I need it." "Hurry up!" "All ready, boss." "Not a bag missing." "It's been a great crop." "OK." "Put dirt on it." ""Crop Burned by Rebel Attack"" "I thought we could soon be in Mexico City, in calm... away from all of this." "Don't worry." "It will all work out." "Mom!" "Dad!" "Silly boy." "I want to give you these candies." "I don't want candies..." "You're bad." "Child!" "Don't pay attention to him." "Of course not." "You'll see, I'll win him over." "Thank you." "Excuse me, I'll put him to bed." "It's late." "Come on, Felipe." " Why so worried, Don Rosalio?" " I'm very worried, Colonel." "My business in Mexico City is bad..." " and the Zapatistas burned my crop." " Your friends, eh?" "Why worry?" "Don Rosalio." "Just ask for whatever you need." " Me Colonel?" " Yes, my friend... you" "Whatever you need." " You need money, right?" " Of course." "Well..." "I have a great deal for you." "Yes I have a great deal for you... which will also benefit the country... which is in bad shape with all this Revolution." "It was nothing." "I imagined it." "Well, what do you say about the deal?" "No, those things can't be done... so the hell take us." "I'm not asking you to do anything wrong." "Sleep on it." "And don't worry, man." "It's all for the good of the country." " Well... see you tomorrow." " See you tomorrow, Colonel." " Felipe." " Godfather!" "You don't know how I've missed you." "It's your fault for not taking me." "Felipe." "I was scared to death for you." "You thought I was in danger all the time." "But here I am, when you least expect it." "How's my buddy?" "We were taking a nap." "I'll call him." "No, let him sleep." "I'll see him later." "Felipe, go play over there." " I'll give you your lesson later." " At your service, General." "They're wiping us out." "They'll finish us off." " Don't talk like that!" " Let me finish." "This is one of my last visits, I know." "One of the last times I see you..." "that's why I dare to tell you." "I want to ask you a favor..." "When you know... that I'm dead..." "and my body is hang... don't forget me." "Remember me always." "I've loved and respected you more than anyone." "I adored you in your son." "Here we are, buddy, eating together." "I thought we would never be like that." "Here we are again, Felipe, drink to the future... and to the triumph of the Revolution." "It's a beautiful night." " Let's go smoke in the garden..." " Let's go." "The night is lovely." "I'm happy." "We won't be long." "Don't go far, remember, Colonel is very close." "No, we go only to the garden." "Don't worry." "Listen, buddy..." "I wanted to ask you something." "Yes, you know if it's in my power..." "It's about Colonel Bernaldez." "He owes me a lot." "You know that buddy." "It's something patriotic." "Good for you, for him and for the country." "You make it sound great." "You see, Bernaldez wants to change sides." "Let me talk." "He wants to be a Zapatista." "I've been watching him and I'm sure he's sincere." "Who can tell..." " That guy is a..." " I'll answer for him." "What have you to lose?" "He wants to do it." "Carranza isn't doing well and he is ambitious." "Besides, what have you to lose?" "He told me, and I thought... if he's surrendering, it should be to you." "That's why I am a friend with both of you." "You would be much more influential." "Think it over." "Let me think about it." " Are you afraid of something?" " Me?" "Nothing buddy." "Not with you in it." "I just don't like Bernaldez." "Look..." "Let me set up an interview." " When?" " Whenever you want." "Just the three of us here at Santa Rosa... we lock up, and you'll see everything will work out." "Tomorrow will be right?" "Tell him I'll meet him here tomorrow before sunset." "Thank you." "You know I'm in it." "I know." "You know I'd do anything for you." "Then it's all settled?" "I was sure it would work." "I'm glad for you and the country." "Shake again, friend." "Tomorrow we'll attack with our troops Cuautla." "We owe this to you, Rosalio." "You're a great friend." "Just a patriot, that's all." "And now let's order dinner I'm hungry." "It's a deal, buddy." "Why not celebrate with a drink?" "Sure." "I even brought the cognac." "You look more nervous that happy." "What's the matter?" "Me?" "Nothing." "I wanna see my godfather." "Shut up, you make me nervous!" "The Colonel is bad." "He'll hurt him." "I fear the same thing." "Calm down, it is a meeting to make peace." "Please God, let it be." "She's got you so stuck up." "My dear friend." "My dear friend I don't know what she gave you." "Every time I see here come, she ducks and moves aside." "My dear friend..." "My dear friend." "I'd be better off dead." "What that woman has given you." "She's got you so stuck up." "My dear friend." "My dear friend." "I don't know what she gave you..." "That song drives me crazy!" "Calm down." "The storm must be making you nervous." "You saw how happily they ate and drunk all three of them." "There's something Atenogenes." "Why are they in the office, instead of dining with me?" "These are delicate matters." "They must be alone." "No, something is going to happen." "I have a feeling." "I'm so frightened." "You, Atenogenes, go to rest." "I told you to go!" "Get your coat and the boy's... you're going to Huichila right now I'll meet you there." " Why?" " Don't ask." "I'll tell you later." " I'm in a hurry." " What's the matter?" "I'm frightened." "Put on something and leave." "I'm in a hurry." "Come on!" "What are you looking at?" "You've never seen me?" "Get out!" "Go to the kitchen." " Hurry." "Give me the boy." " What are you going to do?" " Please explain." " Let's go..." "Hurry!" "Jeronimo." "Here she is." "Take the boy." "Whatever you say..." "But look what a night." "Just like the night of the dance..." "When the Zapatistas were going to shoot you... and General Nieto saved your life, remember?" "Hurry!" "Cover the boy!" " I'll catch up later at Huichila." " What are you going to do?" "Let me, I have a lot to do." "Hurry, Jeronimo!" "What a night boss... like the night General Nieto saved your life." "Don Rosalio!" "Don Rosalio!" "Where the hell was you?" "That bandit is dead." "His head is worth a lot of money." "You and me will be rich men." "Hang him by the gate, in front of the road." " Not that!" " Leave us alone." "You did your part." "Come have a drink and you can now... go back to Mexico City whenever you want." "Come on." "Come on." "You see how well it turned out." "Perfectly." "Ok." "I don't like romanticism and sighs..." "Things should be done quickly and well." "Don't cry, mother." "My godfather can go and see us there too..."