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The Milagro Beanfield War
1987
Nothing has changed in Milagro, New Mexico, for 300 years. Then, one day, Joe Mondragon kicks the off-limits community water pipe and begins to irrigate the cracked, dry ground that was once his father's beanfield. The developers of a new luxury recreation area--which is sure to force the natives away--are none too pleased by .. Read more
| Starring | Ruben Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen |
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| Director | Robert Redford |
| Genres | Comedy |
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The Milagro Beanfield War
Nothing has changed in Milagro, New Mexico, for 300 years. Then, one day, Joe Mondragon kicks the off-limits community water pipe and begins to irrigate the cracked, dry ground that was once his father's beanfield. The developers of a new luxury recreation area--which is sure to force the natives away--are none too pleased by Joe's actions, and a culture clash ensues between Milagro's colourful, quirky residents and the authorities. The film is based on the novel by John Nichols.
| Starring | Ruben Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon |
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| Director | Robert Redford |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 53 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Hearing-impaired | English |
| Released | DVD: 21 Feb 2005 Production year: 1987 |
| Format | DVD |
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With Quiz Show and Ordinary People, former heart-throb Robert Redford revealed himself to be one of America's finest directors of actors. Here he proves adept at handling a large ensemble cast in this adaptation of John Nichols's whimsical novel about a New Mexican farmer (Chick Vennera), who deflects water from a housing development to start his own beanfield. Watch out for Melanie Griffith, John Heard and Christopher Walken, enjoy Dave Grusin's Oscar-winning score, and don't be put off by that title.
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A New Mexican handyman (Vennera), by a mix of magical intervention and carelessness, kicks down the sluice gate of a... read more on Time Out
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Full o'beans
A war erupts in Milagro when the locally grown legumes cause an unpresidented bout of flatulence amongst the townsfolk. Tempers are frayed following a methane explosion in the town plaza, leaving devastation in its wake.
It pleases me to report that this ingenious script has been executed with aplomb.
Whilst the story is essentially grounded in agronomy, there is plenty of action to keep things moving along. At times, it almost slips imperceptibly into feeling like a Heinz Spaghetti Western, with the central issue of the beans fading into the background.
As for the cast, many feel that by this stage of his career, Robert Redford was a has-bean but I take issue with this. He acquits himself nicely, and provides gravitas to a difficult central role, making this a highly watchable movie overall. -
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superb film
As good as I remember it. Directed by Robert Redford it didn't get much attention from Hollywood because of the lack of big names but it is not needed. The story is excellent (Van Damme did similar in Nowhere to Run) and the acting is top notch. I recommended this for comedy, family and drama - watch it and you will not be disappointed. Massively recommended
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Nothing has changed in Milagro, New Mexico, for 300 years. Then, one day, Joe Mondragon kicks the off-limits community water pipe and begins to irrigate the cracked, dry ground that was once his ... -