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70% Critic Match
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
“The true story of one man who made a difference.”
7.0 / 10• 1983• 1h 46m•PG• English
WesternHistory
Storyline
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
Edward James Olmos
Gregorio Cortez
Lead
James Gammon
Sheriff Frank Fly
Tom Bower
Boone Chate
Bruce McGill
Reporter Blakely
Brion James
Captain Rogers
Alan Vint
Mike Trimmell
Timothy Scott
Sheriff Morris
Pepe Serna
Romaldo Cortez
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert M. Young's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
