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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.
- $804,963
- Moctesuma Esparza, Michael Hausman
- W. Michael Lewis, Edward James Olmos
- Edward James Olmos
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
Tom Bower. Boone Choate. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. After Gregorio Cortez (Edward James Olmos), who speaks no English, is falsely accused of stealing a horse by Texas...
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- Robert M. Young
- PG
- Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A translation error causes tragedy for a Mexican-American family. Cast & Crew. Read More. Robert M Young. Director. Edward James Olmos. Gregorio Cortez. James Gammon. Sheriff Frank Fly. Tom Bower. Boone Choate. Bruce Mcgill. Bill Blakely. Brion James. Captain Rogers. Film Details.
- Robert M Young
- Edward James Olmos
Aug 14, 2018 · A film adaptation of Robert M. Young's 1982 book about the legendary Mexican American shooter who eluded capture by Texas Rangers in 1901. The film explores the historical event, the corrido ballad, and the cultural impact of Gregorio Cortez's story through interviews, archival footage, and testimonials.
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez. 1983 · 1 hr 46 min. PG. Drama · Western. After he is accused of murdering a lawman in 1901 Texas, a Mexican-American farmer eludes a large posse for two weeks before he is finally captured. Subtitles: English.
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.
