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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter

7.219571h 30mMovieComedyWarHistory

The disembodied head of Pancho Villa, kept in a glass jar in a research institute, is the narrator of several short stories from his own life, stories that might or might not have happened but are the stuff of legend.

DirectorIsmael Rodríguez
WritersIsmael Rodríguez·Rafael A. Pérez
ProducersJosé Luis de Celis·Ismael Rodríguez

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Not available in India
Streaming in 5 other countries

This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ismael Rodríguez

PAPedro Armendáriz
Pedro Armendáriz
Pancho Villa
MMMaría Elena Marqués
María Elena Marqués
Jesusita de Chihuahua
CMCarlos López Moctezuma
Carlos López Moctezuma
Fierro
HA
Humberto Almazán
Luisito
E'Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'
Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'
Remedios
MMMiguel Manzano
Miguel Manzano
Col. Triana
ENEduardo Noriega
Eduardo Noriega
Captain
MCMartha Elena Cervantes
Martha Elena Cervantes
Dora
CC
Claudia Celis
GBGeorgina Barragán
Georgina Barragán
Paula
EA
Emma Teresa Armendáriz
EC
Enrique del Castillo
Col.

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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter — streaming FAQ

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This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Chile, Colombia and Ecuador and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter on Netflix?

No, This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

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No, This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter for free?

This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter?

Yes — This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter is followed by This Was Pancho Villa: Third chapter (1958) in the This Was Pancho Villa Collection.

Is there a prequel to This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter?

This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter is the first film in the This Was Pancho Villa Collection.

Is This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter part of a trilogy?

Yes — This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter is part of a trilogy, alongside This Was Pancho Villa: Third chapter (1958) and This Was Pancho Villa: Second chapter (1958).

How many movies are in the This Was Pancho Villa Collection?

There are 3 films in the This Was Pancho Villa Collection: This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter (1957), This Was Pancho Villa: Third chapter (1958) and This Was Pancho Villa: Second chapter (1958).