Apocalypto (2006) — DVD — New
Directed by Mel Gibson, Apocalypto is a visually striking historical action-adventure set in the final years of the Maya civilization before the arrival of Europeans. When a peaceful village is attacked, young hunter Jaguar Paw is captured and taken toward a powerful city where violence and ritual sacrifice await. Determined to return to his pregnant wife and son, he must escape and survive a relentless pursuit through the jungle.
Cast & Crew
- Rudy Youngblood — Jaguar Paw
- Raoul Max Trujillo — Zero Wolf
- Gerardo Taracena — Middle Eye
- Dalia Hernández — Seven
- Jonathan Brewer — Blunted
- Director — Mel Gibson
- Screenplay — Mel Gibson and Farhad Safinia
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- The film's dialogue is spoken in Yucatec Maya, with subtitles for other-language audiences.
- Mel Gibson directed Apocalypto after The Passion of the Christ (2004).
- Rudy Youngblood plays the lead character, Jaguar Paw.
- The film received three Academy Award nominations, for Makeup, Sound Editing and Sound Mixing.
- Much of the film was shot in Mexico, with extensive jungle locations and large-scale production design.
DVD Details
- Film: Apocalypto
- Year: 2006
- Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Historical Thriller
- Director: Mel Gibson
- Language: Yucatec Maya
- Format: DVD
- UPC: 786936705089
- Condition: New
Language note: This film is primarily in Yucatec Maya rather than English. Check the disc's subtitle options for your preferred viewing language.