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Feature film — 1988

The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)

6.61h 57mComedy — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 102 votes.

Universal Pictures

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Director: Robert Redford

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Cast & crew

Rubén Blades as Sheriff Bernabe Montoya

Rubén Blades

Sheriff Bernabe Montoya

Richard Bradford as Ladd Devine

Richard Bradford

Ladd Devine

Sonia Braga as Ruby Archuleta

Sonia Braga

Ruby Archuleta

Julie Carmen as Nancy Mondragon

Julie Carmen

Nancy Mondragon

James Gammon as Horsethief Shorty

James Gammon

Horsethief Shorty

Melanie Griffith as Flossie Devine

Melanie Griffith

Flossie Devine

John Heard as Charlie Bloom

John Heard

Charlie Bloom

Carlos Riquelme as Marshal Amarante Cordova

Carlos Riquelme

Marshal Amarante Cordova

Daniel Stern as Herbie Platt

Daniel Stern

Herbie Platt

Chick Vennera as Joe Mondragon

Chick Vennera

Joe Mondragon

Christopher Walken as Kyril Montana

Christopher Walken

Kyril Montana

Freddy Fender as Mayor Sammy Cantu

Freddy Fender

Mayor Sammy Cantu

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