Question 1

What in-joke does director Robert Redford include about his friend Paul Newman in the film?

Accepted Answer

At a local store, a woman shops for Newman's Own salad dressing, but the owner tells her it's no good and to buy something else—a playful jab at Redford's longtime friend and co-star Paul Newman.

Question 2

What unusual fate befell the film's Academy Award-winning music score?

Accepted Answer

Despite winning the Academy Award for Best Music Score, a soundtrack was never released. Instead, tracks from Dave Grusin's score appeared on his 1989 album 'Migration'.

Question 3

How did the source novel become a film after its initial option expired?

Accepted Answer

Moctesuma Esparza acquired the rights in 1979 and convinced Robert Redford to direct in 1980, though it took six years of script revisions before production began.

Question 4

What major festivals and awards recognized 'The Milagro Beanfield War'?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988 and received nominations at the Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 1989.

Question 5

What conflict erupts in a tiny New Mexico town in this film?

Accepted Answer

The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve sparks a confrontation between Latino farmers and real estate developers/politicians trying to acquire their land for a golf resort.

Question 6

What inside joke does director Robert Redford include about his friend Paul Newman in the film?

Accepted Answer

At a local store, a woman shops for Newman's Own salad dressing, but the owner tells her it's no good—a playful jab at Redford's longtime friend and co-star Paul Newman.

Question 7

What unusual fate befell the film's award-winning score?

Accepted Answer

Despite winning the Academy Award for Best Music Score, a soundtrack was never released; tracks from Dave Grusin's score appeared on his 1989 album "Migration" instead.

Question 8

How did Robert Redford come to direct this film as only his second directing job?

Accepted Answer

Producer Moctesuma Esparza acquired the novel rights in 1979 and convinced Robert Redford to direct in 1980, though it took six years of script revisions before production.

Question 9

What major festivals and awards recognized 'The Milagro Beanfield War'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988 and was nominated for Golden Globes and Academy Awards in 1989.

Question 10

What conflict erupts in a tiny New Mexico town in this film?

Accepted Answer

When an irrigation valve accidentally breaks, Latino farmers clash with real estate developers and politicians trying to take their land for a golf resort.

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