... And Now Miguel


1h 35m 1966

Brief Synopsis

A young boy joins his father on a mountain trip where he gets to graze sheep.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
Albuquerque, New Mexico, opening: 1 Jun 1966
Production Company
Robert B. Radnitz Productions Ltd.
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Country
United States
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, USA; Abequin, New Mexico, USA
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel ... And Now Miguel by Joseph Krumgold (New York, 1953).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Miguel Chavez, a 10-year-old Mexican boy, longs to accompany his father, Blas, to the mountains to graze their sheep, but each year he is told that he is too young. He prays to San Ysidro, the patron saint of farmers, and tries to prove his worth by helping with the shearing and branding. When he is humiliated by falling into a fleece bag, however, Miguel runs to the village to see his artist friend Perez and tells him that San Ysidro has ignored him. Perez advises patience and continued prayer. Shortly afterward, a storm panics the sheep, and they run into the hills. When Blas goes off in search of the flock, Miguel sets out on his own and eventually finds the lost sheep. On the way home, a pack of wolves stalk the boy, and after praying to San Ysidro for help, Miguel hears his father's call. The proud father promises to take Miguel to the mountains on his next trip.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
Jan 1966
Premiere Information
Albuquerque, New Mexico, opening: 1 Jun 1966
Production Company
Robert B. Radnitz Productions Ltd.
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Country
United States
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, USA; Abequin, New Mexico, USA
Screenplay Information
Based on the novel ... And Now Miguel by Joseph Krumgold (New York, 1953).

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Notes

Filmed on location in San Ildefonso Pueblo, Abequin, and Santa Fe (New Mexico).

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States July 2, 1966

Released in United States Summer June 1, 1966

Released in United States Summer June 1, 1966

Released in United States July 2, 1966 (Albuquerque, New Mexico)