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The Milagro Beanfield War Director: Robert Redford Cast: Ruben Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen

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  • DVD Release Date: 05/31/2005
  • Original Release: 1988
  • Rating: Rated R
  • Sales Rank: 8,250

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Closed Caption; Robert Redford: Memories of Milagro

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Side #1 --
1. Main Titles [4:02]
2. Windmills on the Horizon [8:17]
3. Irritable Irrigation [10:31]
4. Joe's Beanfield [7:46]
5. The Boogeyman [7:50]
6. Professional Agitator [4:11]
7. Milagro Miracle [2:55]
8. Talk of the Town [6:14]
9. The Patron Saint [9:26]
10. Cow Rustling [:49]
11. Pancho Villa [5:44]
12. Taking the Job [7:24]
13. Spoiled Harvest [6:20]
14. Western Justice [6:06]
15. The Lone Ranger [6:52]
16. Picking Beans [9:14]
17. Arrested Development [6:30]
18. End Titles [4:05]

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Editorial Reviews

It's advisable to know from the beginning of The Milagro Beanfield War that "milagro" is the Spanish word for "miracle." The scene is a rundown Hispanic community in New Mexico, bordering a posh housing development. In full control of the local water rights, the powers-that-be are secure in the belief that they'll be able to expand their development without resistance from the locals. No one can foresee that impoverished farmer Chick Vennera, during a burst of frustrated rage, will accidentally open a heretofore hidden sluice, thereby providing free water for his beanfield. At first, the locals are against Vennera's "insurrection," reasoning that the new housing development will provide jobs. But with the help of John Heard, a burned-out 60s activist who now runs the community newspaper, Vennera becomes the hero of the hour, the spiritual leader of an ever-growing "no development" movement. The evil land developers send their minions to intimidate or coerce Vennera; each time, however, he is seemingly protected from harm by Divine intervention. When Vennera is forced to shoot a trespasser on his land, it looks as though his luck has run out. Chased into the hills by private detective Christopher Walken, Vennera is once more rescued in the nick of time by what appears to be a miracle. And there are more wonders to behold before fadeout time! Whimsical yes, but thanks to its hand-picked ensemble cast (including Sonia Braga, Ruben Blades, James Gammon, Daniel Stern, Freddy Fender, M. Emmett Walsh and Melanie Griffith) the film remains totally credible throughout. Adapted by John Nichols and David Ward from Nichols' own novel, Milagro Beanfield War may be the most likeable "liberal-tract" film of the 1980s. Robert Redford's appropriately Capraesque direction is matched by Dave Grusin's vibrant Oscar-winning musical score. Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

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I love this film!by Sihaya

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July 25, 2009: Not certain that I can judge this one critically because it is a film that just hits all the right keys with me. There are actually five main story lines throughout the film. This could be confusing but the script and the direction keep this film from devolving into incomprehensibility. What carries the story are the characters - they are rich and believable and true to themselves throughout. One of the best things this film does is to show us what incredible complexity and diverse experience there is in the lives of very ordinary people. There are no princes or wandering heores with endless financial support from some unknown source as the focus of this story. These are people who are dealing with daily issues that range from how to pay the bills without enough money to mystical issues such as what our relationship with each other and the world should look like. It is a soaring and inspirational film and the cast is incredible, including a rather charming pig who wants to eat everything she comes across. In the end, it does indeed discuss what the nature of the miraculous is in our daily lives.

DON'T JUST WATCH IT ONCE!!by Anonymous

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August 28, 2008: Has to be the sleeper movie of all time! bought the 1st tape reduced/used at a video store in ca. Now live in new mexico and have the dvd. Have watched it 50 times?? still love it and so does my wife. Great flick!!


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