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Acclaimed version of John Nichols' account of a Chicano farmer's attempts to irrigate his small plot of land despite the objections of fellow townspeople and New Mexico land developers. Terrific ensemble!
Original Release
03/18/1988
US Release
03/18/1988
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ruben Blades | Sheriff Bernabe Montoya |
| Richard Bradford | Ladd Devine |
| Sonia Braga | Ruby Archuleta |
| Julie Carmen | Nancy Mondragon |
| James Gammon | Horsethief Shorty |
| Melanie Griffith | Flossie Devine |
| John Heard | Charlie Bloom |
| Carlos Riquelme | Amarante Cordova / Marshal Amarante Cordova |
| Daniel Stern | Herbie Platt |
| Chick Vennera | Joe Mondragon |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ruben Blades | Sheriff Bernabe Montoya |
| Richard Bradford | Ladd Devine |
| Sonia Braga | Ruby Archuleta |
| Julie Carmen | Nancy Mondragon |
| James Gammon | Horsethief Shorty |
| Melanie Griffith | Flossie Devine |
| John Heard | Charlie Bloom |
| Carlos Riquelme | Amarante Cordova / 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 |
| Mario Arrambide | Carl |
| Robert Carricart | Coyote Angel |
| Alberto Morin | The Senile Brigade |
| Freddie Roberto | The Senile Brigade |
| Natividad Vacío | The Senile Brigade |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Gary Hendler | Executive Producer |
| Robert Redford | Producer |
| Moctesuma Esparza | Producer |
| Charles Mulvehill | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1989 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Score | Won |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
