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1988 · 117 min · R

The Milagro Beanfield War

Directed by Robert Redford · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) is a Comedy film, directed by Robert Redford set in New Mexico during the 1980s. It runs 117 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of class conflict run throughout.

Composer
Dave Grusin
Cinematography
Robbie Greenberg
Cast
Rubén BladesRichard BradfordSonia BragaJulie CarmenJames GammonMelanie GriffithJohn HeardCarlos Riquelme

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Pure Fiction
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