La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991)

La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale (1991)

1991-12-23 United States of America 79 Min. PG-13
4.7 4 votes

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.

Cast

Linda Ronstadt is San Miguel
San Miguel
León Singer is El Hermitano
El Hermitano
Lalo Guerrero is Tebano the Elder
Tebano the Elder
Cheech Marin is El Cosmico
El Cosmico
Don Novello is Father Guido Sarducci
Father Guido Sarducci
Freddy Fender is Tebano the Younger
Tebano the Younger
Mario Pardo is Cucharon
Cucharon