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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

The true story of one man who made a difference.
Aug 19, 1983 · 1h 46m
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Western
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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.

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CAST

Edward James Olmos
Gregorio Cortez
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
Directed by Robert M. Young

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
$804,963
Production
Moctesuma Esparza Productions, American Playhouse, Filmhaus
Country
US

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