Ballad of an Unsung Hero(1983)
Ballad of an Unsung Hero Synopsis
Using rare historical footage, vintage musical recordings, and interviews with 88-year-old Pedro J. Gonzalez and his wife, this film chronicles Gonzalez’s long and colorful life, from his early days with Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution, to his career as a popular radio personality in Los Angeles in the 1930s, to the controversial court case that sent him to San Prison, a victim of the repressive forces operating against the Chicano/Mexicano community during that period.
Ballad of an Unsung Hero (1983) is a documentary film directed by Isaac Artenstein, released on September 16, 1983 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Pedro J. Gonzalez and Julio Medina.
- Director:
- Isaac Artenstein
- Writers:
- Paul Espinosa
- Producers:
- Paul Espinosa
- Production:
- Cineast Productions, Espinosa Productions
- Status:
- Released
Ballad of an Unsung Hero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Isaac Artenstein, written by Paul Espinosa, produced by Paul Espinosa.
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Ballad of an Unsung Hero – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ballad of an Unsung Hero?
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The main cast of Ballad of an Unsung Hero (1983) includes Pedro J. Gonzalez and Julio Medina. The film was directed by Isaac Artenstein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ballad of an Unsung Hero released?
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Ballad of an Unsung Hero was released on September 16, 1983 and runs for 30m.