The Milagro Beanfield War | 
| Director: Robert Redford
Actors: Ruben Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $12.98
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Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 6091
Format: Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 118 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MCAD20545D
ISBN: 0783286643
UPC: 025192054525
EAN: 9780783286648
ASIN: B0007QJ210
Theatrical Release Date: March 18, 1988
Release Date: May 31, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
A POOR NEW MEXICAN DARES TO GROW BEANS WITH A DEVELOPER'S DEEDED WATER. DIRECTED BY ROBERT REDFORD.
Amazon.com
Robert Redford's underrated directorial follow-up to his Academy Award-winning Ordinary People, The Milagro Beanfield War is a loose and whimsical fable about community pride and social activism in the face of modern progress. Sonia Braga (Kiss of the Spider Woman) plays a local mechanic in a small New Mexico town who takes up the challenge of rallying support for a local farmer who uses water owned by a real estate developer to grow beans in his field. Everything escalates to a showdown between the townspeople and the developers, with unexpected results. The strongest aspect of the film is the way it doesn't take itself too seriously, with Redford adopting a leisurely tone and allowing his fine cast (including Ruben Blades as the pragmatic town sheriff and Christopher Walken as a nasty state police officer) to deliver finely nuanced performances that touch on themes of faith and perseverance without seeming heavy-handed. The Milagro Beanfield War is an overlooked gem. --Robert Lane
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 One of the best opening scenes ever July 1, 2009
M. Arave
For Redford's debut film, this was not a bad effort. The plot is average and so is the acting. But it is a 'cute' film that contains (I think) one of the best opening scenes ever done. If you haven't seen it before it is worth the entire movie. Enjoy.
Fiction is often closer to the human spirit than non-fiction June 14, 2009
Michael A. Nelson (Here)
Beside the location, rural northern New Mexico, which I enjoy, this film combines multiple techniques to get the viewer into its theme and spirit. For some, the visualizations and conversations of the old man may be a detriment, but for me life has much that is mysterious and this element added to the story. I also like to see films where the acting is more important than the recognition-factor of actors.
good story telling March 15, 2009
Eva D. Wehrle
A wonderful story, well told. Captures the beauty of Northern New Mexico, the truth about the people of the land and just a good tale. The native tale mixed with a reality of changing society. Great video to watch and ponder.
my favorite movie February 7, 2009
Kelly Dolson (Washoe Valley, NV USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my favorite movie of all time and was pleased to find it at such a low price. I've had it before on tape, but now that I have a DVD player and recycled my VCR, I wanted a copy to share with my son. A must see, feel good movie from the 80's.
Absolutely! September 7, 2008
S. Kay Murphy (Mt. Baldy, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The other reviewers have done such a great job heralding this film, I really can't add much more other than to say that I agree--this is just a richly made piece of art that captivates. Love it.
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