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La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale

1991-12-23 · 79 min · ★ 4.8

Music · Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Luis Valdez
Production companies
Richard Soto Productions, El Teatro Campesino
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Linda RonstadtLinda RonstadtSan Miguel
Paul RodríguezPaul RodríguezSatanas
Robert BeltranRobert BeltranLuzbel
Karla MontanaGila
Anahuac ValdezBato
León SingerLeón SingerEl Hermitano
Lalo GuerreroTebano the Elder
Cheech MarinCheech MarinEl Cosmico
Don NovelloDon NovelloFather Guido Sarducci
Freddy FenderFreddy FenderTebano the Younger
Mario PardoMario PardoCucharon
Miguel SandovalMiguel SandovalBartolo
Lupe OntiverosLupe OntiverosParranda
Flaco JiménezMeliso
Rosa Maria EscalanteMaria Diaz
Gabriela CandelariaYolanda Diaz
Lakin ValdezLakin ValdezLouie Diaz
Joaquin VasquezFelipe Diaz
Henry VasquezBaby Diaz / Jesus
Sonora VasquezSandra Diaz

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