The Milagro Beanfield War
Movie
1988
R
1 HOUR 57 MINS
Comedy drama
A poor New Mexican dares to grow beans with a developer’s deeded water.
Cast & Crew
Sônia Braga Ruby Archuleta, Owner Ruby's Body Shop
Chick Vennera Joe Mondragon
Ruben Blades Sheriff Bernabe Montoya
Richard Bradford Ladd Devine, Owner Ladd Land & Cattle Co.
Julie Carmen Nancy Mondragon
James Gammon Horsethief Shorty
Melanie Griffith Flossie Devine
John Heard Charlie Bloom, Activist Lawyer & Publisher of La Vos Del Norte
Carlos Riquelme Amarante Cordova
Daniel Stern Herbie Platt
Christopher Walken Kyril Montana
Freddy Fender Mayor Sammy Cantu
Robert Carricart Coyote Angel
M. Emmet Walsh Governor
Trinidad Silva Milagro Townsperson
Robert Redford Director
Gary J. Hendler Executive Producer
Moctesuma Esparza Producer
Robert Redford Producer
Dave Grusin Original Music
Robbie Greenberg Cinematography
Dede Allen Film Editing
Jim Miller Film Editing
Nancy Foy Casting
Joe Aubel Production Design
Thomas L. Roysden Production Design
Brandy Alexander Art Direction
Joe Aubel Art Direction
Pamela Marcotte Art Direction
Thomas L. Roysden Set Decoration
John Nichols Screenwriter
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