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Always wanting to live the cowboy lifestyle, young John Grady (Damon) sets off for a Hacienda in Mexico. While there, John enters into a passionate romance with the spellbinding Alejandra (Cruz), much to the displeasure of her powerful father. Doomed from the start, their illicit affair will culminate in murder and betrayal and young John will have to confront the ultimate test of inner strength and resilience.
Original Release
12/13/2000
US Release
12/25/2000
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Henry Thomas | Lacey Rawlins |
| Matt Damon | John Grady Cole |
| Ruben Blades | Don Hector de la Rocha y Villarreal |
| Sam Shepard | J.C. Franklin |
| Penelope Cruz | Alejandra Villarreal / Alejandra |
| Lucas Black | Jimmy Blevins |
| Robert Patrick | Cole |
| Jesse Plemons | Young Grady |
| Bruce Dern | Judge |
| Miriam Colon | Doña Alfonsa |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Henry Thomas | Lacey Rawlins |
| Matt Damon | John Grady Cole |
| Ruben Blades | Don Hector de la Rocha y Villarreal |
| Sam Shepard | J.C. Franklin |
| Penelope Cruz | Alejandra Villarreal / Alejandra |
| Lucas Black | Jimmy Blevins |
| Robert Patrick | Cole |
| Jesse Plemons | Young Grady |
| Bruce Dern | Judge |
| Miriam Colon | Doña Alfonsa |
| Richard Barela | Prisoner |
| Todd Bethke | Prisoner |
| Dennis Chavez | Guard |
| S. Scott Conner | Prisoner |
| Anthony Dilio | Guard |
| David Miguel Estrada | Traveler at Station |
| Dennis E. Garber | Boyfriend |
| Theodore Grivas | El Idiota Loco |
| Barry Hazen | Prisoner |
| Andre Lucero | Prisoner |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jonathan Gordon | Executive Producer |
| Sally Menke | Executive Producer |
| Robert Salerno | Producer |
| Bruce Heller | Producer |
| Mary Ann Madden | Producer |
| Billy Bob Thornton | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2001 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
