The Milagro Beanfield War
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Milagro Beanfield War Official Trailer #1 - John Heard Movie (1988) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-10
Top Cast
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Rubén 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
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
M. Emmet Walsh
Governor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.64x
-$8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Redford
- Screenplay & Story
- John Nichols, David S. Ward
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Milagro Beanfield War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Redford
John Nichols, David S. Ward
Dave Grusin
Robbie Greenberg
Jim Miller, Dede Allen
Robert Redford, Gary Hendler, Moctesuma Esparza
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Redford
Director
Mickey Gilbert
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Redford
Producer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
John Nichols
Screenplay
David S. Ward
Screenplay
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Bernie Pollack
Costume Design
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer
Thomas L. Roysden
Production Design
Joe Aubel
Production Design
Jim Miller
Editor
Dede Allen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Milagro Beanfield War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Milagro Beanfield War about?
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.
Who directed The Milagro Beanfield War?
The Milagro Beanfield War was directed by Robert Redford.
Who stars in The Milagro Beanfield War?
The principal cast of The Milagro Beanfield War includes Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon.
When was The Milagro Beanfield War released and how long is it?
The Milagro Beanfield War was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Milagro Beanfield War?
The Milagro Beanfield War had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (0.64 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Milagro Beanfield War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Milagro Beanfield War was composed by Dave Grusin.
Is The Milagro Beanfield War based on a book or true story?
The Milagro Beanfield War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Nichols".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Milagro Beanfield War?
The Milagro Beanfield War holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).