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The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
2005
Tommy Lee Jones
2005·R·
France, 
Mexico, 
United States
France, Mexico, United StatesAward tierSilver
Metascore
Ranch foreman Pete Perkins looks to fulfill the promise to his recently deceased best friend by burying him in his hometown in Mexico.
Cast
Tommy Lee Jones·January Jones·Barry Pepper·Dwight Yoakam
Producers
Luc Besson·Michael Fitzgerald·Tommy Lee Jones·Pierre-Ange Le Pogam·Eric A. Williams
Languages
EnglishSpanishMajor Awards
2 wins · 2 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Screenplay
Cannes Film Festival (2005)
Best Screenplay
Guillermo Arriaga
Best Actor
Cannes Film Festival (2005)
Best Actor
Tommy Lee Jones
Nominations (2)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (2005)
Palme d'Or
Tommy Lee Jones
Best Picture
Film Independent Spirit Awards (2006)
Best Feature
Luc BessonTommy Lee JonesMichael FitzgeraldPierre-Ange Le Pogam