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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale · 1991
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991) is a Music / Drama / Comedy film directed by Luis Valdez, starring Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran.
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Overview
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.
Cast
Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran, Karla Montana, Anahuac Valdez, León Singer, Lalo Guerrero, Cheech Marin
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What is "La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale" about?
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.
When was "La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale" released?
La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale was released in 1991.
Who stars in "La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale"?
The cast includes Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran, Karla Montana.
