On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the worlds largest and most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for mexico. It is often mistakenly thought to be mexicos independence day, which is actually september 16. Fifth of may, also called anniversary of the battle of puebla, holiday celebrated in parts of mexico and the united states in honour of a military victory in 1862 over the french forces of napoleon iii. Movie trailers now the iron mask official trailer facebook. Outnumbered mexican army defeats french at battle of puebla. The date is observed to commemorate the mexican armys victory over the french empire at the battle of puebla, on may 5, 1862, under the leadership of general ignacio zaragoza. With sebastian eslava, emmanuel delcour, marty hrejsa, margarita lugo. On may 5th, 1862, a few thousand mexican soldiers put their lives on the line against the worlds largestand most powerful army in one legendary battle for freedom and for mexico. It was one of the few mexican victories during frances attempt to penetrate mexico.
This film chronicles the story of mexicos battle of puebla, the most important battle in mexicos history. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The battle trailer and check out other movie trailers for upcoming movies at. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy. I happened upon this movie and i was pleasantly surprised.
Battle of puebla mexicanfrench history 1862 britannica. Normally i avoid b movies like this but my son thought it sounded good so i. The battle pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes. Though not a major strategic victory in the overall war against the french, zaragozas victory at puebla galvanized mexican resistance, and six years later. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza played by kuno becker, must defend the city of puebla, commanding a poorly armed and outnumbered troop of men. But when the credits roll, youll regret the time you spent watching this movie. It still marks a pretty significant moment in history, and is a moment to honor mexican culture. Rise of the colons from captain america to rogue one. When the unbeatable french army invades mexico to set up a monarchy, general ignacio zaragoza played by kuno becker goal. In 1861, mexicos president, benito juarez took office and not without financial debt to european.
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