Apocalypto Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

Apocalypto is a 2006 American epic action-adventure film directed by Mel Gibson. It was written by Gibson and Farhad Safinia. Set in Yucatan, Mexico, during the declining period of the Maya civilization, Apocalypto depicts the journey of a Mesoamerican tribesman who must escape human sacrifice and rescue his family after the capture and destruction of his village. The film features a cast of Mayas, and some other people of Native American descent. Its Yucatec Maya dialogue is accompanied by subtitles. A financial success and generally well-received by critics, Apocalypto was also nominated...
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Release date:	December 8, 2006
Directed by:	Mel Gibson
Rated:
Runtime:	139 Minutes
Producer:	Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey, Sergio Miranda
Editor:	John Wright
Music by:	James Horner
Cinematography:	Dean Semler
Screenplay by:	Mel Gibson, Farhad Safinia
Estimated budget:	$50,000,000
Genre:	Action, Adventure

Cast of Apocalypto

Raoul Trujillo

Zero Wolf

Born:May 8, 1955

Age:57

Gerardo Taracena

Middle Eye

Born:1970

Age:42

María Isabel Díaz

Mother in Law

Born:July 4, 1964

Age:47

Mayra Sérbulo

Young Woman

Rudy Youngblood

Jaguar Paw

Born:September 21, 1982

Age:29

Dalia Hernández

Seven

Born:August 14, 1985

Age:26

Honors and Awards

Year	Award Nomination
2006	BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Bruce Davey
2006	American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Dean Semler
2006	BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Mel Gibson
2007	Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film
2006	Satellite Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Icon Productions

Film director of Apocalypto

Mel Gibson

Born: January 3, 1956

Age: 56

Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson, AO is an American actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. He was born in Peekskill, New York, moved with his parents to Sydney, Australia when he was 12 years old, and later studied acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art. After appearing...
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Title	Released	Genre
Shadowmancer
Apocalypto	2006	Action
The Passion of the Christ	2004
Braveheart	1995	Action
The Man Without a Face	1993

Music contributors for Apocalypto

James Horner

James Roy Horner is an American composer, orchestrator, and conductor of orchestral and film music. He is noted for the integration of choral and...
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Filming locations for Apocalypto

Mexico

Mexico , officially the United Mexican States , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States of America; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
What is the approximate runtime of the movie "Apocalypto"?
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The total runtime is 139 minutes.
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What is the film, "Apocalypto" rated?
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The film is rated R (USA).
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Who wrote the script for the film Apocalypto?
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Mel Gibson performed the film's screenwriting.
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Who was the writer of the music for the film Apocalypto?
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James Horner composed sheet music for the film's soundtrack.
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Which celebrities were the stars of the movie "Apocalypto"?
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Rudy Youngblood, Mayra Sérbulo, Mauricio Amuy Tenorio, Dalia Hernández and Raoul Trujillo starred in the film.
Q:
What was the estimated cost to make the film "Apocalypto"?
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$50 million was the cost to make this movie.
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Who distributed the film, "Apocalypto"?
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20th Century Fox distributed the movie.
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When was the motion picture "Apocalypto" released?
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The film premiered in 2006.
Q:
Which director created the movie "Apocalypto"?
A:
Mel Gibson was the director of the movie.
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Who produced the film, "Apocalypto"?
A:
Mel Gibson, Bruce Davey and Farhad Safinia were the movie's producers.