The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
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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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 19, 1983
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Western, History
User Score
68%
Original Title
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Production Companies
Moctesuma Esparza Productions, American Playhouse, Filmhaus, Embassy Pictures
Director
Robert M. Young
Revenue
$804,963
Description
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.
