The Milagro Beanfield War (1988)
R 18 Mar 1988 • Comedy, Drama, Fantasy • 1h 57m
In the tiny town of Milagro, New Mexico, where the local water is a premium resource, shady developer Ladd Devine has conceived a glitzy resort that will ultimately siphon off all the water from the neighboring crop-fields. When handyman and farmer Joe Mondragon accidentally breaks a water valve reserved for major companies, he inadvertently sets off a small-scale water-rights war between the farmers and the developers.
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Language:
English, Spanish
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations total
Country:
United States
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Box Office Total:
$13,825,794