THE MILAGRO BEANFIELD WAR

Chick Vennera, Ruben Blades, John Heard

Universal Pictures; Directed by Robert Redford

Rated R; 118 minutes; 1988

, VHS

THE MILAGRO BEANFIELD WAR invites us into the humorous and magical world of the Milagro Valley with its spirited cast of characters—a place where fantasy mingles with reality and anything can happen. Based on John Nichols’ novel, a lone Chicano handyman illegally irrigates his parched beanfield using water that was earmarked for a major development. This tiny act snowballs, setting in motion a chain of events that have overwhelming consequences for the people of this small town.

REVIEWS

"What an incredible cast, beautifully directed by Robert Redford. MILAGRO is wonderful. I loved this film."

— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"MILAGRO is a wonderful movie that will leave you laughing and cheering."

— Gary Franklin, KABC-TV

"A funny and absolutely delightful comedy. Robert Redford struck oil in his MILAGRO. It’s wonderful. Don’t miss it!"

— Stewart Klein, FOX NETWORK

"What an incredible cast, beautifully directed by Robert Redford. MILAGRO is wonderful. I loved this film."

— Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"Nothing Redford has done before will prepare you for the wide-eyed charm of this cinematic fable. MILAGRO provides plenty to smile about."

— David Ansen, NEWSWEEK

"A thoroughly entertaining movie with a heart as big as the sky over New Mexico."

— Jack Garner, GANNETT NEWSPAPERS

"MILAGRO even looks like Robert Redford: it's smart and handsome with a crinkly smile around the edges."

— Richard Corliss, TIME

"A first choice-treat. MILAGRO is enormously entertaining. It's marvelous."

— David Sheehan, KNBC-TV

"MILAGRO is a wonderful movie that will leave you laughing and cheering."

— Gary Franklin, KABC-TV