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Programme Information

Farmers take on big business to fight for their livelihoods. A smallholder kicks out at a fence and accidentally diverts water into his own dry fields. His little act of rebellion sparks community action in his New Mexico village and attracts a hitman.

Keywords:

Drama, Comedy Drama, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1987) (4 Star)

Cast:

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

Supporting Cast:

John Heard	.... Charlie Bloom
Carlos Riquelme	.... Amarante Cordova
Daniel Stern	.... Herbie Platt
Chick Vennera	.... Joe Mondragon
Christopher Walken	.... Kyril Montana
Freddy Fender	.... Milagro Mayor Sammy Cantu
Tony Genaro	.... Nick Rael Storekeeper
Jerry Hardin	.... Emerson Capps
Ronald G. Joseph	.... Jerry G

Directors:

Robert Redford

Writers:

John Nichols
David S. Ward