Discover
Always wanting to live the cowboy lifestyle, young John Grady (Damon) sets off for a Hacienda in Mexico. While there, John enters into a passionate romance with the spellbinding Alejandra (Cruz), much to the displeasure of her powerful father. Doomed from the start, their illicit affair will culminate in murder and betrayal and young John will have to confront the ultimate test of inner strength and resilience.
Original Release
12/13/2000
US Release
12/25/2000
Links
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Matt Damon | John Grady Cole / John Grady |
| Henry Thomas | Lacey Rawlins / Rawlins |
| Penelope Cruz | Alejandra Villarreal / Alejandra |
| Angelina Torres | Luisa |
| J.D. Young | Grandfather |
| Laura Poe | Mother |
| Sam Shepard | J.C. Franklin |
| Robert Patrick | Cole |
| Lucas Black | Jimmy Blevins / Blevins |
| Yvette Diaz | Girl |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Matt Damon | John Grady Cole / John Grady |
| Henry Thomas | Lacey Rawlins / Rawlins |
| Penelope Cruz | Alejandra Villarreal / Alejandra |
| Angelina Torres | Luisa |
| J.D. Young | Grandfather |
| Laura Poe | Mother |
| Sam Shepard | J.C. Franklin |
| Robert Patrick | Cole |
| Lucas Black | Jimmy Blevins / Blevins |
| Yvette Diaz | Girl |
| Imelda Colindres | Girl's Mom |
| Augustin Solis | Manuel |
| Ruben Blades | Don Hector de la Rocha y Villarreal / Rocha |
| Elizabeth Ibarra | Maria |
| Miriam Colon | Doña Alfonsa / Alfonsa |
| Lonnie Rodriguez | Esteban |
| Raul Malo | Singer |
| Fredrick Lopez | Lieutenant |
| Ferron Lucero Jr. | Lieutenant's Man |
| Manuel Sanchez | Lieutenant's Man |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jonathan Gordon | Executive Producer |
| Sally Menke | Executive Producer |
| Billy Bob Thornton | Producer |
| Bruce Heller | Producer |
| Mary Ann Madden | Producer |
| Robert Salerno | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2001 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Nominated |
