The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

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.

Tagline

“Nobody is beyond redemption.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Western

Director

Tommy Lee Jones

Original Language

EN

What is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada about?

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.

Who directed The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada was directed by Tommy Lee Jones.

When was The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada released?

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada was released on November 17, 2005.

How long is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada?

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada has a runtime of 2h 1m.

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