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Plot

Rare-gem mining is the subject of this docudrama, which profiles a Japanese-American who became indoctrinated into the sometimes life-threatening world of Colombian emerald-hunting. Emerald Cowboy is based on the story of Eishy Hayata, who left a lucrative job in Los Angeles in the 1970s to become an Esmeraldero in the lawless mountain regions of Colombia. There, his battles with rogue thieves, his daring descents into the mines, and his incredible gem finds earned him the name of "The Emerald Cowboy."
MPAA Rating:
R for strong language and violence.
Genre(s):
Action,Drama,Foreign
Run Time:
120min.
Theatrical Release Date:
09/19/2003
DVD Release Date:
07/10/2007
Distributor(s):
Indican
Director(s):
Andrew Molina
Starring:
Eishy Hayata , Luis Velasco , Eva Hayata , Richard Wilke
Themes:
Treasure Hunts,Obsessive Quests,Lone Wolves
Tone:
Earnest,Rousing,Tense
Keywords:
Japanese-American,cowboy,gemstones,mining-company
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (09-19-2003)
Language:
English,Spanish