USA / France,
2005, 121 min
Directed by:
Tommy Lee JonesScreenplay:
Guillermo ArriagaCinematography:
Chris MengesComposer:
Marco BeltramiCast:
Tommy Lee Jones, Barry Pepper, Julio Cedillo, Dwight Yoakam, January Jones, Melissa Leo, Levon Helm, Vanessa Bauche, Guillermo Arriaga, Gustavo Sánchez Parra (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada is an epic tale of revenge and redemption, friendship and loyalty, set against the majestic border country of the United States. When Melquiades Estrada (Julio Cedillo) is found murdered and buried in a shallow grave in the desert, the local police force makes no attempt to solve the crime, rapidly transferring the corpse to a pauper's grave. Driven by a promise he made to Melquiades before his death, ranch foreman Pete Perkins (Tommy Lee Jones), takes it upon himself to track down the murderer and give his friend the burial he deserves. (StudioCanal UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2006 - Luc Besson, Michael Fitzgerald, Pierre-Ange Le Pogam, Tommy Lee Jones (Best Feature)
- 2006 - Barry Pepper (Best Supporting Male)
- 2006 - Guillermo Arriaga (Best Screenplay)
- 2006 - Chris Menges (Best Cinematography)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2005 - Guillermo Arriaga (Best Screenplay)
- 2005 - Tommy Lee Jones (Best Actor)
- 2005 - Tommy Lee Jones (Golden Palm - Official Competition)