Emerald Cowboy (2002)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Eishy Hayata, Luis Velasco, (more)
- Director(s):
- Andrew Molina, Eishy Hayata, (more)
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Emerald Cowboy
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of Emerald Cowboy
- Eishy Hayata - Himself
- Eva Hayata - Esmeraldero
- Director(s):
- Eishy Hayata, Andrew Molina
- Writer(s):
- Eishy Hayata
- Producer(s):
- Andrew Molina, Hiroko Hayata
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Mild Violence, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure
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This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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