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The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)

Poster for The Milagro Beanfield War

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Redford
  • Profile picture of Rubén Blades
    Sheriff Bernabe Montoya Rubén Blades
  • Profile picture of Richard Bradford
    Ladd Devine Richard Bradford
  • Profile picture of Sônia Braga
    Ruby Archuleta Sônia Braga
  • Profile picture of Julie Carmen
    Nancy Mondragon Julie Carmen
  • Profile picture of James Gammon
    Horsethief Shorty James Gammon
  • Profile picture of Melanie Griffith
    Flossie Devine Melanie Griffith
  • Profile picture of John Heard
    Charlie Bloom John Heard
  • Profile picture of Carlos Riquelme
    Marshal Amarante Cordova Carlos Riquelme

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Keywords

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  • new mexico
  • hispanoamerican
  • hispanic
  • farmer
  • mexican american
  • gun shooting
  • farming community
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  • land developer
  • water conflict
  • beans
  • irrigation
  • water rights
  • pet pig
  • santa fe
  • latin american