The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
1988 · R · 1h 57m · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.
Director: Robert Redford
Writers: John Nichols, David S. Ward
Music by: Dave Grusin
Cinematography: Robbie Greenberg
Editor: Jim Miller, Dede Allen
Box office: $14M · Budget: $22M · Rated 6.5/10 by 101 viewers
Cast
Rubén Blades as Sheriff Bernabe MontoyaRichard Bradford as Ladd DevineSonia Braga as Ruby ArchuletaJulie Carmen as Nancy MondragonJames Gammon as Horsethief ShortyMelanie Griffith as Flossie DevineJohn Heard as Charlie BloomCarlos Riquelme as Marshal Amarante CordovaDaniel Stern as Herbie PlattChick Vennera as Joe MondragonChristopher Walken as Kyril MontanaFreddy Fender as Mayor Sammy CantuMore like this
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