The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.
Direction
Redford's gentle touch lets absurdity breathe.
Cinematography
New Mexico light that practically glows.
Acting
Braga's fire and Blades' weary warmth.
Director
Robert Redford
Rubén Blades
Sheriff Bernabe Montoya
Richard Bradford
Ladd Devine
Sônia Braga
Ruby Archuleta
Julie Carmen
Nancy Mondragon
James Gammon
Horsethief Shorty
Melanie Griffith
Flossie Devine
John Heard
Charlie Bloom
Carlos Riquelme
Marshal 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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on John Nichols' novel, part of his 'New Mexico Trilogy' exploring Chicano land struggles—Redford fought studios for years to keep the magical realism intact.
The beanfield itself was real and carefully cultivated; Redford insisted on practical farming shots, and locals still reference 'the movie beans' in Truchas, NM.
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