Poor New Mexico landowner, in a pique over a lack of work, decides to irrigate his beanfield, despite obscure water rights prohibitions that have shut down all the local farmers. His momentary act of defiance triggers a land war between the citizens of a dying town and land developers, along with the politicians in their pockets. Local law enforcement and others in the ensemble cast get caught in the middle. [FIMG=350]https://xl.movieposterdb.com/11_09/1988/95638/xl_95638_61ca14b0.jpg[/FIMG]