

The Milagro Beanfield War
1988-03-18 · 117 min · ★ 6.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Robert Redford
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 22,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 14,000,000
Top Cast
Rubén BladesSheriff Bernabe Montoya
Richard BradfordLadd Devine
Sonia BragaRuby Archuleta
Julie CarmenNancy Mondragon
James GammonHorsethief Shorty
Melanie GriffithFlossie Devine
John HeardCharlie Bloom
Carlos RiquelmeMarshal Amarante Cordova
Daniel SternHerbie Platt
Chick VenneraJoe Mondragon
Christopher WalkenKyril Montana
Freddy FenderMayor Sammy Cantu
Tony GenaroNick Rael
Jerry HardinEmerson Capps
Ronald G. JosephJerry G
Robert CarricartCoyote Angel
M. Emmet WalshGovernor
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