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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
101 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert RedfordDirector
- John NicholsScreenplay
- David S. WardScreenplay
- Dave GrusinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Rubén BladesSheriff Bernabe Montoya
- Richard BradfordLadd Devine
- Sonia BragaRuby Archuleta
- Julie CarmenNancy Mondragon
- James GammonHorsethief Shorty
- Melanie GriffithFlossie Devine
- John HeardCharlie Bloom
- Carlos RiquelmeMarshal Amarante Cordova
- Daniel SternHerbie Platt
- Chick VenneraJoe Mondragon
- Christopher WalkenKyril Montana
- Freddy FenderMayor Sammy Cantu
Stills
Themes
based on novel or booknew mexicohispanoamericanhispanicfarmermexican americangun shootingfarming communityguardian angelland developerwater conflictbeans