The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez poster

The true story of one man who made a difference.

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

7.019831h 46mPG

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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.

Directed by Robert M. Young

Behind the scenes

Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Edward James Olmos

Edward James OlmosGregorio Cortez

James Gammon

James GammonSheriff Frank Fly

Tom Bower

Tom BowerBoone Chate

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGillReporter Blakely

Brion James

Brion JamesCaptain Rogers

Alan Vint

Alan VintMike Trimmell

Timothy Scott

Timothy ScottSheriff Morris

Pepe Serna

Pepe SernaRomaldo Cortez