Rent The Milagro Beanfield War (1987)
3.5 of 5 from 53 ratings
1h 53min
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- Synopsis:
- Based on John Nichols' novel, the film tells the tale of Joe Mondragon (Chick Vennera), a lone Chicano handyman who illegally irrigates his parched beanfield using water that was earmarked for a major development. This tiny act snowballs, setting in motion a chain of events that have overwhelming consequences for both Joe and the people of his town. Ruben Blades portrays Milagro's sheriff, Bernabe Montoya. Sonia Braga plays Ruby Archuleta, the beautiful owner of Milagro's auto repair shop. Christopher Walken is the undercover agent for the state police. At its heart, it is the story of a group of people who fight, in their own unique manner, to protect and preserve a way of life.
- Actors:
- Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon, Melanie Griffith, John Heard, Carlos Riquelme, Daniel Stern, Chick Vennera, Christopher Walken, Freddy Fender, Tony Genaro, Jerry Hardin, Ronald G. Joseph, Mario Arrambide, Robert Carricart, Alberto Morin, Freddie Roberto, Natividad Vacío
- Directors:
- Robert Redford
- Producers:
- Moctesuma Esparza, Robert Redford
- Writers:
- John Nichols, David S. Ward
- Others:
- Dave Grusin
- Aka:
- Milagro (I)
- Studio:
- Universal Pictures
- Genres:
- Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Collections:
- People of the Pictures, Remembering M. Emmet Walsh, Top 10 Best Picture Follow-Ups, Top Films
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Reviews (1) of The Milagro Beanfield War
Feel Good - The Milagro Beanfield War review by NR
Great all round entertainment with a message that does'nt preach!!!
A good cast,many unknown to me,but several star's either then or in the making.
Proving that actors can occasionally direct too.In this case it's Robert Redford,to great effect.
The filming is impressive too.
Recommended
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