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Release Year1991
Runtime1h 19m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Drama, Comedy
Votes5
DirectorLuis Valdez
WritersLuis Valdez
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
About La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale
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.
Directed by Luis Valdez, La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale leans on a strong ensemble — Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1991.
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