Apocalypto (2006) Thriller Drama Action Adventure
Apocalypto (2006) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Overall Score: ☆ 7.03/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.8/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
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Apocalypto Plot Synopsis:
In the Maya civilization, a peaceful tribe is brutally attacked by warriors seeking slaves and human beings for sacrifice for their gods. Jaguar Paw hides his pregnant wife and his son in a deep hole nearby their tribe and is captured while fighting with his people. An eclipse spares his life from the sacrifice and later he has to fight to survive and save his beloved family.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression.
Tagline: When the end comes, not everyone is ready to go
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Apocalypto Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2006 (more 2006 movies)
Box Office: $50,866,635
Awards: 9
Nominations: 23
Language: Maya, English
Country: United States, Mexico
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Apocalypto Release Dates In Theaters: Dec 08, 2006
Writers: Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
Producers: Judi Bell, Vicki Christianson, Bruce Davey, Ned Dowd, Mel Gibson, Sergio Miranda, Farhad Safinia
Editors: John Wright
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Apocalypto (2006) Cast (Click to Expand)
Apocalypto Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rudy Youngblood | ... | Jaguar Paw |
| Dalia Hernández | ... | Seven |
| Jonathan Brewer | ... | Blunted |
| Morris Birdyellowhead | ... | Flint Sky |
| Carlos Emilio Báez | ... | Turtles Run |
| Amilcar Ramírez | ... | Curl Nose |
| Israel Contreras | ... | Smoke Frog |
| Israel Ríos | ... | Cocoa Leaf |
| María Isabel Díaz Lago | ... | Mother in Law (as Isabel Diaz) |
| Espiridion Acosta Cache | ... | Old Story Teller |
| Mayra Serbulo | ... | Young Woman |
| Iazua Larios | ... | Sky Flower |
| Lorena Heranandez | ... | Village Girl |
| Itandehui Gutierrez | ... | Wife |
| Sayuri Gutierrez | ... | Eldest Daughter |
| Hiram Soto | ... | Fish Hunter |
| Pepe Suárez | ... | First Temple Sacrifice (as José Suárez) |
| Raoul Max Trujillo | ... | Zero Wolf (as Raoul Trujillo) |
| Gerardo Taracena | ... | Middle Eye |
| Rodolfo Palacios | ... | Snake Ink |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Rudy Youngblood – Jaguar Paw
- Dalia Hernández – Seven
- Jonathan Brewer – Blunted
- Morris Birdyellowhead – Flint Sky
- Carlos Emilio Báez – Turtles Run
- Amilcar Ramírez – Curl Nose
- Israel Contreras – Smoke Frog
- Israel Ríos – Cocoa Leaf
- María Isabel Díaz Lago (b. July 4, 1964) – Mother in Law (as Isabel Diaz)
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Also known as: Isabel Diaz | Isabel Díaz | María Isabel Díaz | Mª Isabel Díaz | Mª Isabel Díaz Lago - Espiridion Acosta Cache – Old Story Teller
- Mayra Serbulo – Young Woman
- Iazua Larios – Sky Flower
- Lorena Heranandez – Village Girl
- Itandehui Gutierrez – Wife
- Sayuri Gutierrez – Eldest Daughter
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