The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
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. YoungBased on the novel by
Américo Paredes6.3Smart score
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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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