Product Details

• Actors: Peter Fonda, Mare Winningham, Rubén Blades, Eddy Martin, Bill Sage
• Directors: Salma Hayek
• Writers: Paul W. Cooper, Theodore Taylor
• Producers: Salma Hayek, Don Schain, Eve Silverman, Jose Tamez, Susan Aronson
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Showtime Ent.
• DVD Release Date: April 6, 2004
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0001AP0MW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,866 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "The Maldonado Miracle" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

This inspirational movie by first-time director and Academy Award® nominee Salma Hayek, tells the story of a spiritually and financially bankrupt town in need of hope until one day a young boy gives them something to believe in. The Maldonado Miracle is an uplifting family movie with extraordinary performances by Academy Award® nominees, Peter Fonda and Mare Winningham and Emmy® Award nominee Ruben Blades.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hope Springs Eternal, August 5, 2005

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FLbeachbum (Ormond Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Maldonado Miracle (DVD)

"The Maldonado Miracle" is the story of a small and sleepy former mining town coming back to life, demonstrating how oftentimes people fail to see what's right in front of them. This is Salma Hayek's directorial debut, and I look forward to seeing more of her work. Peter Fonda is Father Russell, who is at a turning point in his life, as are most of the other major players. The relationship between bar owner Cruz (Ruben Blades) and coffee shop owner Maisie (Mare Winningham) is especially charming. The essential plot revolves around a young boy (Eddy Martin) in search of his father, hiding in the church with his dog. I'm keeping this information cryptic so as not to provide any spoilers. Suffice it to say that this portrayal is well done, with fine actors and the occasional surprise humor. It won't change your life, but it may uplift an evening.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What A Pleasant Surprise!, February 18, 2006

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Christine H. "soblessed" (,OH,U.S.A.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Maldonado Miracle (DVD)

I just watched this tonight with a little trepidation,wondering if it was just another "Miracle Of Marcellino",which is another great movie,by the way,that also involves a Christ on A Cross. Imagine my surprise to find this is a completely different story,and yet so good I must own it as well. I was completely draw into the characters and the story,and I was also very happy with the music and songs,especially the song at the beginning and the one the boy Jose sings is beautiful. I am always delighted as a Christian to find an inoffensive movie that is not only "safe" viewing for the family,but high quality and great entertainment as well,as admittedly many movies with a Christian theme, such as the Left Behind ones are soooo bad! I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in this.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Review, October 25, 2004

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mog54 - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Maldonado Miracle (DVD)

Wow- More than I expected from a movie.. Not only is there a plot, but it challenges your faith and teaches that miracles can also come from human relationships. The cast shines, especially Mare Winningham and Rueben Blades. I highly recommend this gem from first time director Salma Hayek..