The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Name: The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Genre: Western, History
Released: 1983-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 6.83
Cast: Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill, Brion James

"The true story of one man who made a difference."

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. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts in 2016.

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Release Date

August 19, 1983

Status

Released

Original Title

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Runtime

1h 46min

Budget

—

Revenue

$804,963

Language

English, Spanish

Production Companies

Moctesuma Esparza Productions American Playhouse Filmhaus Embassy Pictures