The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
1983, English. Directed by Robert M. Young.
The true story of one man who made a difference.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Robert M. YoungDirector
- Edward James OlmosGregorio Cortez
- James GammonSheriff Frank Fly
- Tom BowerBoone Chate
- Bruce McGillReporter Blakely
- Brion JamesCaptain Rogers
- Alan VintMike Trimmell
- Timothy ScottSheriff Morris
- Pepe SernaRomaldo Cortez
- Michael McGuireSheriff Glover
- William SandersonCowboy
- Barry CorbinB. R. Abernathy
- Jack KehoeProsecutor Pierson
Details
- Released
- 19 August 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Victor Villaseñor, Robert M. Young
- Box office
- $805K
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What The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is based on
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is adapted from a novel.
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
If you liked The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, try The Alamo, El Dorado, News of the World.
Who directed The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1983) was directed by Robert M. Young and stars Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower.
What is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez based on?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is adapted from a novel.