The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Name: The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Genre: History, Western
Released: 1983-08-19
Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cast: Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill

1983 · 1h 46m · History, Western · United States of America · Rated PG (US)

The true story of one man who made a difference.

In 1901, Mexican American farmer Gregorio Cortez is forced on the run from Texas Rangers, evading a massive manhunt on horseback for days following a heated misunderstanding leads to the death of a lawman.

Directed by

Robert M. Young

Written by

Victor Villaseñor, Robert M. Young

Based on the novel by

Américo Paredes

Starring

Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in Australia.

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based on novel or bookbased on true storyfolk herofugitivehanging possehero on horsebackhorse thieflatin american historymexican americanmexican american bordermexican folkloremexican legendmultiple perspectivesposseself-defensesheriffsubjectivitytexastexas ranger

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