
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
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Directed by Tommy Lee Jones, this film is a gripping tale of justice and redemption set against the backdrop of the rugged Texas-Mexico border. The story follows a ranch foreman, played by Jones himself, who embarks on a quest to honor the final wish of his friend, Melquiades Estrada, by ensuring he receives a proper burial in his hometown in Mexico. The narrative intricately weaves themes of friendship, loyalty, and the harsh realities of border life. The film was well-received and won two awards at the Cannes Film Festival, including Best Actor for Jones and Best Screenplay for Guillermo Arriaga. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 1min
Views:1006
Release:2005
Release Date:2005-11-17
Director:Tommy Lee Jones
Actors:Barry Pepper, Cecilia Suárez, Dwight Yoakam, Ignacio Guadalupe, January Jones, Julio Cedillo, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Levon Helm, Mel Rodriguez, Melissa Leo, Tommy Lee Jones
Country:France, Mexico, United States of America
Company:EuropaCorp, The Javelina Film Company
Awards:5 wins & 9 nominations total
Budget:$15,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$12,045,362
TMDB:7.0
Rotten Tomatoes:84%
FilmAffinity:6.9
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