For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada (2012) — DVD
Inspired by events during Mexico's Cristero War of the 1920s, this historical drama follows ordinary people who take extraordinary risks as conflict erupts over religious freedom. Retired general Enrique Gorostieta is drawn into the struggle and becomes a leader of the Cristero movement, while families and communities confront profound choices about faith, loyalty and sacrifice.
Cast & Characters
- Andy Garcia — General Enrique Gorostieta
- Oscar Isaac — Victoriano Ramírez
- Eva Longoria — Tulita Gorostieta
- Peter O'Toole — Father Christopher
- Rubén Blades — President Plutarco Elías Calles
- Catalina Sandino Moreno — Adriana
- Mauricio Kuri — José Luis Sánchez del Río
- Director — Dean Wright
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- The film dramatizes Mexico's Cristero War, a conflict that took place from 1926 to 1929.
- Dean Wright, who directed the film, previously worked in visual effects on major productions including The Lord of the Rings.
- Andy Garcia portrays the historical general Enrique Gorostieta Velarde.
- Oscar Isaac plays the historical Cristero fighter Victoriano Ramírez.
- Peter O'Toole, known for Lawrence of Arabia, appears as Father Christopher.
DVD Details
- Year: 2012
- Genre: Historical Drama / War
- Format: DVD
- UPC: 796019824996
Condition: New.