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1991 4.7 (4 votes) 1h 19m
Genres
Music Drama Comedy
Production Companies
Richard Soto Productions
El Teatro Campesino

La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale

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.

Key Crew

Director: Luis Valdez

Director of Photography: Chuy Elizondo

Top Cast

Linda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt

San Miguel

Paul Rodríguez
Paul Rodríguez

Satanas

Robert Beltran
Robert Beltran

Luzbel

Karla Montana

Gila

Anahuac Valdez

Bato

León Singer
León Singer

El Hermitano

Lalo Guerrero

Tebano the Elder

Cheech Marin
Cheech Marin

El Cosmico

Videos

La Pastorela - A Shepherd's Tale

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