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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is a 1982 American Western film directed by Robert M. Young and starring Edward James Olmos as Gregorio Cortez. It is based on the book With His Pistol in His Hand by Americo Paredes.
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez: Directed by Robert M. Young. With Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill. The retelling of an incident in Gonzales, Texas in 1901 revolving around a stolen horse, mistaken identity and a killing.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Robert M. Young
- 1982-06-29
After Gregorio Cortez (Edward James Olmos), who speaks no English, is falsely accused of stealing a horse by Texas Rangers, a scuffle breaks out in which Gregorio kills a sheriff and his...
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- Robert M. Young
- PG
- Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower
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Aug 14, 2018 · Learn how a historical incident, a folk song, a book, and a film tell the story of Gregorio Cortez, a Mexican American hero who eluded a posse in 1901 Texas. Discover how this cultural legacy challenges the mainstream narrative of the Texas Rangers and the borderlands.
Just who was Gregorio Cortez and what did he do to warrant his 10-day pursuit by posses, sheriffs and rangers across the state of Texas in June of 1901? That is a much contested point in history, in myth and in the film that explores the nexus of the two, The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982).
- Robert M Young
- Edward James Olmos
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez. Forced to run from the 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.
Aug 21, 2018 · "The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" (1982) is a landmark of Chicano cinema, and a passion project for star Edward James Olmos. It's newly restored and available on DVD now.
