La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale(1991)
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale Synopsis
Originally produced for PBS's Great Performances Series, La Pastorela is a musical retelling of the shepherds' journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. We see the tale through the eyes of a modern young girl, the oldest child in a large rural Tex-Mex family. During a surrealistic dream, which brings to mind "The Wizard of Oz," the young chicana makes a fantastical journey with the shepherds and along the way; witnesses the triumph of God's Angels over Satan's diablo's. Full of drama, comedy, fantasy and wonderful music; this is a rare film the whole family can enjoy together.
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) is a music, drama and comedy film directed by Luis Valdez, released on December 23, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran and Karla Montana. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Valdez
- Cinematographer:
- Chuy Elizondo
- Production:
- Richard Soto Productions, El Teatro Campesino
- Status:
- Released
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) Trailer
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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linda Ronstadt
as San Miguel
Paul Rodríguez
as Satanas
Robert Beltran
as Luzbel
- Karla Montana
Karla Montana
as Gila
- Anahuac Valdez
Anahuac Valdez
as Bato
León Singer
as El Hermitano
- Lalo Guerrero
Lalo Guerrero
as Tebano the Elder
Cheech Marin
as El Cosmico
Don Novello
as Father Guido Sarducci
Freddy Fender
as Tebano the Younger
Mario Pardo
as Cucharon
Miguel Sandoval
as Bartolo
Key crew
Directed by Luis Valdez.
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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
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The main cast of La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) includes Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran, Karla Montana and Anahuac Valdez. The film was directed by Luis Valdez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale released?
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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale was released on December 23, 1991 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale worth watching?
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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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