Emerald Cowboy Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
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." - Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
09/19/2003
DVD Release Date:
07/10/2007
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong language and violence.
Run Time:
120 min.
Distributor(s):
Indican
Production Co.:
Burn Pictures, EGM Productions, Street Grain Pictures
Director(s):
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
Status:
DVD
