Cabeza de Vaca_
In 1528, a Spanish expedition flounders off the coast of Florida with 600 lives lost. One survivor, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, roams across the American continent searching for his Spanish comrades. Instead, he discovers the Iguase, an ancient Indian tribe. Over the next eight years, Cabeza de Vaca learns their mystical and mysterious culture, becoming a healer and a leader. But soon this New World collides with the Old World as Spanish conquistadors seek to enslave the Indians, and Cabeza de Vaca must confront his own people and his past.
Starring
Juan Diego, Roberto Sosa, Carlos Castanon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Cabeza de Vaca was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
In 1528, a Spanish expedition flounders off the coast of Florida with 600 lives lost. One survivor, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, roams across the American con...
Cabeza de Vaca is a Action, Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 51m.
CAST (15)
Juan Diego
Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
Roberto Sosa
Cascabel / Araino
CC
Carlos Castanon
Castillo
GV
Gerardo Villarreal
Estebanico
Roberto Cobo
Lozoya
JF
José Flores
Malacosa
Farnesio de Bernal
Fray Suárez
Josefina Echánove
Anciana Avavar
RB
Ramón Barragán
Pánfilo de Narváez
JS
Julio Solórzano Foppa
Alcaraz
Daniel Giménez Cacho
Dorantes
Max Kerlow
Man in armor
JS
Jorge Santoyo
Aide de camp
José Manuel Poncelis
Wounded Indian
Mayra Sérbulo
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (35 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Cabeza de Vaca about?
In 1528, a Spanish expedition flounders off the coast of Florida with 600 lives lost. One survivor, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, roams across the American continent searching for his Spanish comrades. Instead, he discovers the Iguase, an ancient Indian tribe. Over the next eight years, Cabeza de Vaca learns their mystical and mysterious culture, becoming a healer and a leader. But soon this New World collides with the Old World as Spanish conquistadors seek to enslave the Indians, and Cabeza de Vaca must confront his own people and his past.
How long is Cabeza de Vaca?
Cabeza de Vaca has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in Cabeza de Vaca?
The cast of Cabeza de Vaca includes Juan Diego, Roberto Sosa, Carlos Castanon, Gerardo Villarreal, Roberto Cobo.
What is the rating of Cabeza de Vaca?
Cabeza de Vaca has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 35 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Drama
History
