The Milagro Beanfield War Movie Review 1988

Redford's endearing adaptation of John Nichols's novel about New Mexican townfolk opposing development. Seemingly simple tale provides plenty of insight into human spirit. Fine cast, with especially stellar turns from Blades, Braga, and Vennera.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 118 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Comedy Drama, Farm Livin', Books to Film: John Nichols

Screenplay

David S. Ward

Cast

Chick Vennera, John Heard, Ruben Blades, Sonia Braga, Daniel Stern, Julie Carmen, Christopher Walken, Richard Bradford, Carlos Riqueline, James Gammon, Melanie Griffith, Freddy Fender, M. Emmet Walsh

Cinematography

Robbie Greenberg

Director

Robert Redford

Music

Dave Grusin

Producer

Robert Redford, Mark Huffam

Awards

Oscars 1988: Orig. Score.