The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)
Movie 2h 1m ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
AdventureCrimeDramaMysteryWestern
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is an adventure, crime and drama movie from 2005. It is directed by Tommy Lee Jones. The cast includes January Jones, Vanessa Bauche and Tommy Lee Jones. The running time is 2h 1m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
67Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Tommy Lee JonesDirector
- January Jonesas Lou Ann Norton
- Vanessa Baucheas Mariana
- Tommy Lee Jonesas Pete Perkins
- Barry Pepperas Mike Norton
- Melissa Leoas Rachel
- Josh Berryas Border Patrolman
- Julio Cesar Cedilloas Melquiades Estrada
- Mel Rodriguezas Captain Gomez
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Questions about The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
- What genre is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
- The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is categorised as Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Western.
- Who stars in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
- January Jones, Vanessa Bauche, Tommy Lee Jones, Barry Pepper, Melissa Leo appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
- Tommy Lee Jones directed The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.
- How long is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?
- The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada runs for 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- Is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
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