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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983)

Poster for The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert M. Young
  • Profile picture of Edward James Olmos
    Gregorio Cortez Edward James Olmos
  • Profile picture of James Gammon
    Sheriff Frank Fly James Gammon
  • Profile picture of Tom Bower
    Boone Chate Tom Bower
  • Profile picture of Bruce McGill
    Reporter Blakely Bruce McGill
  • Profile picture of Brion James
    Captain Rogers Brion James
  • Profile picture of Alan Vint
    Mike Trimmell Alan Vint
  • Profile picture of Timothy Scott
    Sheriff Morris Timothy Scott
  • Profile picture of Pepe Serna
    Romaldo Cortez Pepe Serna

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  • mexican american
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