La Pastorela: The Shepherd's Tale

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.

Directed by Luis Valdez

Top cast

Linda Ronstadt

San Miguel

Paul Rodríguez

Satanas

Robert Beltran

Luzbel

K

Karla Montana

Gila

A

Anahuac Valdez

Bato

León Singer

El Hermitano

L

Lalo Guerrero

Tebano the Elder

Cheech Marin

El Cosmico

Don Novello

Father Guido Sarducci

Freddy Fender

Tebano the Younger

Mario Pardo

Cucharon

Miguel Sandoval

Bartolo

Lupe Ontiveros

Parranda

F

Flaco Jiménez

Meliso

R

Rosa Maria Escalante

Maria Diaz

G

Gabriela Candelaria

Yolanda Diaz

Lakin Valdez

Louie Diaz

J

Joaquin Vasquez

Felipe Diaz

H

Henry Vasquez

Baby Diaz / Jesus

S

Sonora Vasquez

Sandra Diaz

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