The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
(1983)
August 19, 1983
(US)
•
Western, History
• 106m
Overview
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.
Director
Robert M. Young
Writers
Américo Paredes, Victor Villaseñor, Robert M. Young
Top Billed
Edward James Olmos
Keywords
sheriff
based on novel or book
texas
texas ranger
self-defense
subjectivity
folk hero
based on true story
fugitive
posse
mexican american
multiple perspectives
hanging posse
mexican american border
horse thief
mexican legend
latin american history
hero on horseback
mexican folklore
Where to watch
Top Billed Cast
Crew
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$804,963
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