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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

1983106 min 7.0 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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.

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Release / first air1983-08-19
Original languageEN
GenresWestern, History
DirectorRobert M. Young
WriterAmérico Paredes
BudgetNot available
Revenue$804,963
ProductionMoctesuma Esparza Productions, American Playhouse

Cast & Crew

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10 cast members
Edward James OlmosEdward James OlmosGregorio Cortez
James GammonJames GammonSheriff Frank Fly
Tom BowerTom BowerBoone Chate
Bruce McGillBruce McGillReporter Blakely
Brion JamesBrion JamesCaptain Rogers
Alan VintAlan VintMike Trimmell
Timothy ScottTimothy ScottSheriff Morris
Pepe SernaPepe SernaRomaldo Cortez
Michael McGuireMichael McGuireSheriff Glover
William SandersonWilliam SandersonCowboy

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#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

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