La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991)
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.
Director: Luis Valdez
Genre: Music, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: December 23, 1991
Cast
- Linda Ronstadt - San Miguel
- Paul Rodríguez - Satanas
- Robert Beltran - Luzbel
- Karla Montana - Gila
- Anahuac Valdez - Bato
- León Singer - El Hermitano
- Lalo Guerrero - Tebano the Elder
- Cheech Marin - El Cosmico
- Don Novello - Father Guido Sarducci
- Freddy Fender - Tebano the Younger
Music: Joseph Julián González
Cinematography: Chuy Elizondo
Editing: Zach Staenberg
Production: Richard Soto Productions, El Teatro Campesino
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
folk
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
- La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale was directed by Luis Valdez.
- Who stars in La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
- La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale stars Linda Ronstadt, Paul Rodríguez, Robert Beltran, Karla Montana, Anahuac Valdez, León Singer.
- How long is La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
- La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale?
- La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale is a Music, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale produced?
- La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale was produced in United States of America.