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18 March 1988 (USA) moreTagline:
Milagro, New Mexico. Population 426. Nothing had changed here for 300 years. But there's something about this day...Plot:
In Milagro, a small town in the American Southwest, Ladd Devine plans to build a major new resort development... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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well crafted and engrossing more (44 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rubén Blades | ... | Sheriff Bernabe Montoya | |
| Richard Bradford | ... | Ladd Devine | |
| Sonia Braga | ... | Ruby Archuleta | |
| Julie Carmen | ... | Nancy Mondragon | |
| James Gammon | ... | Horsethief Shorty | |
| Melanie Griffith | ... | Flossie Devine | |
| John Heard | ... | Charlie Bloom | |
| Carlos Riquelme | ... | Amarante Cordova | |
| Daniel Stern | ... | Herbie Platt | |
| Chick Vennera | ... | Joe Mondragon | |
| Christopher Walken | ... | Kyril Montana | |
| Freddy Fender | ... | Mayor Sammy Cantu | |
| Tony Genaro | ... | Nick Rael | |
| Jerry Hardin | ... | Emerson Capps | |
| Ronald G. Joseph | ... | Jerry G |
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117 minCountry:
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USA:R (certificate #29090) | Singapore:PG | Iceland:12 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Finland:K-12 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | Australia:MFun Stuff
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In a scene at one of the local Milagro stores where John Heard's lawyer character is dropping off his newspapers, a woman is shopping for Newman's Own salad dressing. The store owner tells her, that's no good, buy something else - an obvious in-joke in which director Robert Redford tweaks his longtime friend and frequent co-star Paul Newman. moreGoofs:
Continuity: As Bernie pulls up to the Forest Service office during the scene with Joe's cow, his truck creates a large dust cloud which sweeps over everyone. In the next shot, the cloud is completely gone. moreQuotes:
Nick Rael: Hey, what are you doing? You can't buy bullets with foodstamps grandpa.Amarante Cordova: It's the same as money.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Thing That Couldn't Die (#9.5)" (1997) moreFAQ
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Maybe I'm a little biased, but any movie where Christopher Walken pops up when you don't expect him to just becomes ten times better. His role isn't big, but it's very important and he does a great job. I like Christopher Walken.
But he's only a small part of a great movie. "Milagro Beanfield War" is about a group of New Mexicans trying to save their homes from being bought by developers who want to turn it into a resort. The interaction between the townspeople is wonderful, and you probably won't find this kind of community spirit in any other movie. At some times it's touching, at others it's humorous. In fact it was a funnier movie than I expected it to be, so if you're looking for a mix of light comedy and serious subject matter, this is for you.
You can find a downside to most films, but it's tough to find one with "Milagro Beanfield War". The directing is great, the script is great, the actors are endearing, the music is great and it makes you think and feel like no other movie.