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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

2005

Nobody is beyond redemption.

Overview

When brash Texas border officer Mike Norton wrongfully kills and buries the friend and ranch hand of Pete Perkins, the latter is reminded of a promise he made to bury his friend, Melquiades Estrada, in his Mexican home town. He kidnaps Norton and exhumes Estrada's corpse, and the odd caravan sets out on horseback for Mexico.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
November 17, 2005
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English, Spanish
Countries
United States of America, France
Cinematography
Chris Menges
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$12,036,149
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