The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

The true story of one man who made a difference.
19831h 46minWestern MoviesEnglish, Español
6.8

Plot

Forced to run from 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. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts in 2016.

WriterVictor Villaseñor
DirectorRobert M. Young
ActorEdward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower
CountryUnited States of America
ProductionMoctesuma Esparza Productions