El compadre Mendoza

"Cast of Characters."

Here we are at Don Rosalio's hacienda.

- Cheer up, boys. Santa Rosa is there. - Come on, boys!

The Zapatistas are here.

- Long live Zapata! - They're Zapatistas?

Yeah, he's Don Eufemio. I'll go tell the boss.

Are they Zapatistas or government forces?

I don't care. But I have something good for the Zapatistas.

- Who are they, Jeronimo? - Zapata's men.

Don Eufemio himself and his people.

O.K. Prepare the patio, booze and barbecue and lots of tortillas,

they must be starving. And pulque to cheer them up.

- Hurry! - Yes, boss.

You see, Atenogenes? Zapata's men!

Then, long live Emiliano Zapata, Don Rosalio.

"Long live General Huerta."

"Long live Emiliano Zapata."

Long live Emiliano Zapata!

General, you know this is your house.

We need it. My men are exhausted.

Don't worry the banquet is prepared with lots of booze and pulque.

Everything for the soldiers of the Revolution!

Thank you. Do you know General Felipe Nieto?

I've heard a lot about him, who hasn't?

I've heard of you too.

I wanted to come shake the hand of the best friend of the Revolution.

- That's right. - Come in, you must be thirsty.

Trinidad, you and Jeronimo take care of the boys.

I'm very pleased with the latest triumphs of the Revolution.

I wanted to see you or your brother Don Emiliano to congratulate you.

Emiliano is busy, but he'll be around one of these days.

When you least expect him. You know the General.

When you least expect him. You know the General.

That's the game.

If someone gets in your way answer with a bullet first of all.

When he comes from a spree his friends all sing of him,

with a good reason.

Cause he has a hundred scars from his toes to his nose.

He's a killer...

You had a good breakfast?

- A delicious meal. - Thank you.

No, I have something better for you, General.

Look Rosalio, Felipe is out of mind.

Wait and you'll look how dottering she is.

She's a deaf mute, but she understands you better...

reading the lips... than Atenogenes with his big ears.

Hey, Don Rosalio!

- This is the good stuff. - Thank you.

Here, Don Eufemio.

I don't like it. You have some.

No, Atenogenes, you drink mezcal.

This is only for Zapata's Generals.

No, cognac, no cigar...

It's very good.

I don't like it. Give me a man's drink.

Do you, prefer mezcal? Then I drink with you, General.

To the triumph of the Revolution.

Long live Zapata!

What do you say?

It's 20 new machine guns and 100 rifles.

I think it isn't expensive.

Just imagine if the Federal troops knew about it.

There's no bargaining with a friend like you.

I know Emiliano can get mad with me, but I'll buy them.

Besides, we need them.

Hey, Don Rosalio,

I don't know how you do it with the government.

My faith in a just cause makes me sly.

You know I hate romanticism and sighs...

but I dedicated life and money to the Revolution.

Even if they shoot me.

Thank you. You're a real man...

- and Zapata's men appreciate it. - Thank you.

Long live General Zapata.

Long live General Huerta!

Well, long live the government.

Long live the supreme government!

Long live the supreme government!

Welcome, Colonel Martinez. I'm glad to see you.

Here we are again, Don Rosalio.

That deserve another cognac.

Hey Atenogenes.

Bring another bottle of cognac, but...

don't touch it, eh?

- I don't, like it! - He doesn't like it!

Congratulations on the price you got out from that bastard Eufemio.

As I was telling you, It was a big business...

Just, old weapons that won't be any good to them.

Of course. I wasn't going to...

I'm here to serve you and the government.

- We must finish off those bandits. - Yes but take care.

You're lucky they, haven't burned your hacienda...

or hanged you from a tree.

Colonel, everyone dies when his time comes.

Give me that.

And don't forget to send Zapata...

the money he asked for. Take care of everything.

Will you be in Mexico City long?

I don't know, 8 to 10 days, to check my business there...

and say hello to my brothers. And have a little fling.

You deserve it...

a good crop and good business.

From a rifle to a train.

Yes... from a rifle...

to a...

OK, there's no place like the capital, but only for a holliday...

for business there's nothing like the country and the Revolution.

We can't complaint but you... make five times more.

I told you... Don't fear the Revolution.

You got scared and came here...

You must be brave to do business.

OK, brother, but don't pervert the boy.

When the Zapatistas or the government...

burn your ranch and shoot you we'll see who was right.

- I know how to live. - Give me the corn accounts.

Good morning, Don Andres.

Good morning, Miss. Come in.

I've been expecting you for a week.

Sit down here, daughter.

I wanted to come see you since last week...

but I couldn't get the money until now.

- How much did you bring? - Half.

But I hope to bring the rest next week.

OK, but next week.

Don Andres Garcia and his daughter.

They was very rich but the Revolution ruined them.

They owe us a lot.

- Very pretty. Introduce me. - Sure.

OK, Mr. Garcia. Thank you. Until next week then.

Don Andres. This is my brother Rosalio.

At your service.

Glad to meet you. I must rush off to be downtown in five minutes.

I'm going downtown and my car is at the door.

- I'd be glad to drive you. - I don't want to bother.

It's no bother at all.

My daughter, Dolores.

- At your feet, Miss. - Glad to meet you.

Go ahead.

But what about the corn?

We'll settle it later. Now I'm busy.

No, Don Andres. There's nothing more to talk.

We're already at the hacienda and everything is ready.

- We'll get married tomorrow. - Why such a hurry?

Why wait? What's said is said.

- Right Dolores? - Whatever my father says.

Look here I don't like romanticism and sighs.

Things should be done quickly and well.

I want Lolita, you gave me her hand...

so let's get married and be done with it.

If you insist and Dolores doesn't object...

Why should she object!

Wait till you see the chapel fixed up for the wedding.

Long live the newlyweds!

- Congratulations, Don Rosalio. - Thanks shorty. Have a drink.

Let's drink to their happiness.

Thank you.

Are you happy?

Yes. It was worth to come from so far for the party.

Come on, even if the Zapatistas shoot us.

Keep playing. The boss want everyone happy.

Come on. What a waste of the band.

I brought it from Huichila...

and the people look like they're at a funeral.

I don't know what's wrong with these guys.

They're afraid of the Zapatistas. Even Lolita looks afraid.

Since we came, she only think on them. She's so afraid...

Ever since we got here. My people pushed them to the hills.

Santa Rosa has never been safer.

Come on, we must animate this party! To dance! ...To dance!

To dance, boys!

What happen with those musicians? Music!

Don't be afraid of the Zapatistas. My men are watching.

Why shouldn't we share of this party?

We should have our own party.

Good thing we brought our own booze, It's a hell of a night.

I'm still afraid, Rosalio. I don't know why.

Don't be silly. Even if the Zapatistas come...

they are my friends. Don't be silly.

Cognac.

Now I'll get even on the stuff... reserved for Zapata's generals.

You're crazy.

Long live Zapata!

Long live Zapata! Long live the supreme government!

I've got enough for both.

Come with me.

Music, music.

Colonel... Who would have thought, you were so gallant?

They don't know what you do to the Zapatistas.

Boys remember all that son of a... Martinez owes us.

Well, Don Atenogenes. That's a good joke.

So you've got enough for Zapata and the government?

What a night!

Here are the Zapatistas! This time it's truth! You must hide!

The Zapatistas are over there!

They're coming! They're coming!

- Come on, it only hits once. - I'm not joking, they're coming.

Everyone stay put. No one leaves.

- Where's that son of a... Martinez? - Here he is, boss.

Keep him for me.

And Rosalio who gave the party?