The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez(1983)
The true story of one man who made a difference.
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Synopsis
In 1901, Mexican American farmer Gregorio Cortez is forced on the run from Texas Rangers, evading a massive manhunt on horseback for days following a heated misunderstanding leads to the death of a lawman.
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983) is a western and history film directed by Robert M. Young, released on August 19, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower and Bruce McGill. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert M. Young
- Writers:
- Américo Paredes, Victor Villaseñor, Robert M. Young
- Producers:
- Moctesuma Esparza, Michael Hausman
- Cinematographer:
- Reynaldo Villalobos
- Composer:
- W. Michael Lewis
- Production:
- Moctesuma Esparza Productions, American Playhouse, Filmhaus
- Revenue:
- $804,963
- Status:
- Released
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward James Olmos
as Gregorio Cortez
James Gammon
as Sheriff Frank Fly
Tom Bower
as Boone Chate
Bruce McGill
as Reporter Blakely
Brion James
as Captain Rogers
Alan Vint
as Mike Trimmell
Timothy Scott
as Sheriff Morris
Pepe Serna
as Romaldo Cortez
Michael McGuire
as Sheriff Glover
William Sanderson
as Cowboy
Barry Corbin
as B. R. Abernathy
Jack Kehoe
as Prosecutor Pierson
Key crew
Directed by Robert M. Young, written by Américo Paredes, Victor Villaseñor and Robert M. Young, produced by Moctesuma Esparza and Michael Hausman.
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 31 ratings.
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez online?
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
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The main cast of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983) includes Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill and Brion James. The film was directed by Robert M. Young. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez released?
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was released on August 19, 1983 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez worth watching?
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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