The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
"The true story of one man who made a difference."
Originally released in 1983. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is a western/history film. directed by Robert M. Young.
Starring Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, and Tom Bower
Synopsis
Forced to run from Texas Rangers after a heated misunderstanding leads to the death of a lawman, Mexican American farmer Gregorio Cortez sets off in desperate flight, evading a massive manhunt on horseback for days.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (27 votes)
Box Office
$805K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edward James Olmos
as Gregorio Cortez
James Gammon
as Sheriff Frank Fly
Tom Bower
as Boone Chate
Bruce McGill
as Reporter Blakely
Brion James
as Captain Rogers
Alan Vint
as Mike Trimmell
Timothy Scott
as Sheriff Morris
Pepe Serna
as Romaldo Cortez
Michael McGuire
as Sheriff Glover
William Sanderson
as Cowboy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $804,963
Production Companies
- Moctesuma Esparza Productions
- American Playhouse
- Filmhaus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez about?
Forced to run from Texas Rangers after a heated misunderstanding leads to the death of a lawman, Mexican American farmer Gregorio Cortez sets off in desperate flight, evading a massive manhunt on h...
Who directed The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was directed by Robert M. Young.
How long is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez released?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was released on August 19, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The main cast of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez includes Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill, Brion James.