Milagro New Mexico. Population 426. Nothing had changed here for 300 years. But there's something about this day... In Milagro a small town in the American Southwest Ladd Devine plans to build a major new resort development. While activist Ruby Archuleta and lawyer/newspaper editor Charlie Bloom realize that this will result in the eventual displacement of the local Hispanic farmers they cannot arouse much opposition because of the short term opportunities offered by constructio
We will publish your review of The Milagro Beanfield War [1987] on DVD within a few days as long as it meets our guidelines.
None of your personal details will be passed on to any other third party.
A Chicano handyman (Chick Vennera) in northern New Mexico inadvertently kicks down the sluice gate of a private water supply, which irrigates his father's dried-up field. Beans are planted and thrive but the developer next door (Richard Bradford) wants the water himself and has the State Governor on his side. The local community comes together to battle the politicos.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to playMilagro New Mexico Population 426 Nothing had changed here for 300 years But there&39;s something about this day In Milagro a small town in the American Southwest Ladd Devine plans to build a major new resort development While activist Ruby Archuleta and lawyernewspaper editor Charlie Bloom realize that this will result in the eventual displacement of the local Hispanic farmers they cannot arouse much opposition because of the short term opportunities offered by construction jobs But when Joe Mondragon illegally diverts water to irrigate his bean field the local people support him because of their resentment of water use laws that favor the rich like Devine When the Governor sends in ruthless troubleshooter Kyril Montana to settle things quickly before the lucrative development is cancelled a small war threatens to erupt Winner of a 1989 Oscar for Best Score Actors Ruben Blades Richard Bradford Sonia Braga Jammes Gammon Melanie Griffith John Heard Daniel Stern Chick Vennera Jerry Hardin M Emmet Walsh Christopher Walken Carlos Riquelme & Freddy FenderDirector Robert RedfordCertificate 15 years and overYear 1988Screen Widescreen 1851Languages English - Dolby SurroundSubtitles English for the hearing impairedDuration 1 hour and 53 minutes (approx)
This site uses cookies.
More details in our privacy policy
