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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

2005 · 121 min Adventure Crime Drama Mystery Western
⭐ 7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2005 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Tommy Lee Jones

Tommy Lee Jones

Pete Perkins

Barry Pepper

Barry Pepper

Mike Norton

Dwight Yoakam

Dwight Yoakam

Sheriff Frank Belmont

January Jones

January Jones

Lou Ann Norton

Melissa Leo

Melissa Leo

Rachel

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Melquiades Estrada

Levon Helm

Levon Helm

Old Man with Radio

Mel Rodriguez

Mel Rodriguez

Captain Gomez

Cecilia Suárez

Cecilia Suárez

Rosa

Ignacio Guadalupe

Ignacio Guadalupe

Lucio

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