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
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Linda Ronstadt as San Miguel |
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Paul Rodríguez as Satanas |
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Robert Beltran as Luzbel |
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Karla Montana as Gila |
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Anahuac Valdez as Bato |
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León Singer as El Hermitano |
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Lalo Guerrero as Tebano the Elder |
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Cheech Marin as El Cosmico |
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Don Novello as Father Guido Sarducci |
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Freddy Fender as Tebano the Younger |
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Mario Pardo as Cucharon |
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Miguel Sandoval as Bartolo |
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Lupe Ontiveros as Parranda |
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Flaco Jiménez as Meliso |
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Rosa Maria Escalante as Maria Diaz |
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Gabriela Candelaria as Yolanda Diaz |
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Lakin Valdez as Louie Diaz |
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Joaquin Vasquez as Felipe Diaz |
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Henry Vasquez as Baby Diaz / Jesus |
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Sonora Vasquez as Sandra Diaz |
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Kinan Valdez as Asmodeo |
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Kirk Ward as Felfejor |
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Moses Peraza as Mo |
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Fran Hernandez as Cachaflan |
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Damian Lavatai as Diantre |
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Joseph Velasco as Chamuco |
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Robert Ojeda as Maton |
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Estrella Esparza as Diabla |
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Carmen Vasquez as Angel |
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Mónica Sánchez as Angel |
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Liz Zuniga as Angel |
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Yvette Rivas as Angel |
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Eve Baldwin as Angel |
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Elizabeth Imboden as Angel |
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Andrés Gutierrez as El Hermitano (The Play) |
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Jorge Galván as Christ |
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Luis Saguar as Human Buffet |
| Directing | Luis Valdez | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Gail Russell | Costume Designer |
| Production | Kimberly Myers | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Chuy Elizondo | Director of Photography |
| Crew | Mike Martinez | Stunts |
| Editing | Zach Staenberg | Editor |
| Sound | Joseph Julián González | Music |
| Production | Phillip Esparza | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Joseph Julián González | Music Arranger |
| Crew | Eileen Weisinger | Stunts |
| Art | Joe Cardinalli | Art Direction |
