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The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
Director: Robert Redford
Cast: Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sônia Braga, Julie Carmen
Runtime117 min
RatingR
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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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The Milagro Beanfield War is a critically acclaimed 1988 comedy-drama directed by Robert Redford that explores the confrontation between Latino farmers and real estate developers in a small New Mexico town. While not a commercial blockbuster, the film received positive reviews from critics praising its whimsical yet thoughtful handling of the clash between local interests and corporate development.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Redford, The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) blends quirky comedy, magical realism, and socially conscious drama to tell an engaging story about a small New Mexico town's fight to protect their land from development. With a talented ensemble cast led by Rubén Blades, this unique film offers a distinctive perspective on the clash between tradition and progress.
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The Milagro Beanfield War is a 1988 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Redford, based on a novel by John Nichols. The movie features an ensemble cast including Ruben Blades, Richard Bradford, Sônia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon, Melanie Griffith, John Heard, Carlos Riquelme, Daniel Stern, Chick Vennera, and Christopher Walken. The plot revolves around a man's fight to protect his small beanfield and community against larger business and political interests.
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