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The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)

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Directed byRobert Redford
CastRubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon, Robert Carricart, Melanie Griffith, Jerry Hardin, John Heard, Alberto Morin, Daniel Stern, Chick Vennera and Christopher Walken
Theatrical ReleaseMarch 18, 1988
DVD ReleaseMay 31, 2005
Running Time118 minutes
MPAA RatingR (Restricted)
UPC Code025192054525
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Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
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About The Milagro Beanfield War

Robert Redford's underrated directorial follow-up to his Academy Award-winning Ordinary People, The Milagro Beanfield War is a loose and whimsical fable about community pride and social activism in the face of modern progress. Sonia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman) plays a local mechanic in a small New Mexico town who takes up the challenge of rallying support for a local farmer who uses water owned by a real estate developer to grow beans in his field. Everything escalates to a showdown between the townspeople and the developers, with unexpected results. The strongest aspect of the film is the way it doesn't take itself too seriously, with Redford adopting a leisurely tone and allowing his fine cast (including Ruben Blades as the pragmatic town sheriff and Christopher Walken as a nasty state police officer) to deliver finely nuanced performances that touch on themes of faith and perseverance without seeming heavy-handed. The Milagro Beanfield War is an overlooked gem. --Robert Lane Amazon.com

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Average user review: 5.0 (73 reviews)

rating: 5 QuoteNew Mexico Culture Story for all!Quote
Living in New Mexico I can say this is a movie for the local and a movie for all those that cheer for the underdog!! August 18, 2008

rating: 4 QuoteDelightful relaxation experience, one of my favoriites.Quote
This has long been one of my favorite movies for a relaxing evening at home.
Just enough action, humor and suspense to keep me interested and an exceptional setting. The story is timely and the casting is perfect!
Redford hit a home run here. July 17, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteThe Milagro Beanfield WarQuote
Outstanding movie with wonderful acting. Director Robert Redford presents the culture, emotions and the conflict between developers and the local people of northern New Mexico as if he lived here. July 13, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteMilagro Beanfield WArQuote
Milagro Beanfield War is a jewel of a film Watch it after reading BLESS ME, ULTIMA by Robert Anaya. Many similar themes in the Hispanic community in New Mexico in the '70's and '40's, respectively. June 23, 2008

rating: 5 QuoteAll time favoriteQuote
This is one of my all time favorite movies. It is filmed in northern New Mexico and the scenery is beautiful. Accurately captures the look, feel, and politics of the area. Watch for the quick scene where the store owner disses Paul Newman's salad dressing. May 8, 2008

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