The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
“The true story of one man who made a difference.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) Trailer
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Edward James Olmos
Gregorio Cortez
James Gammon
Sheriff Frank Fly
Tom Bower
Boone Chate
Bruce McGill
Reporter Blakely
Brion James
Captain Rogers
Alan Vint
Mike Trimmell
Timothy Scott
Sheriff Morris
Pepe Serna
Romaldo Cortez
Michael McGuire
Sheriff Glover
William Sanderson
Cowboy
Barry Corbin
B. R. Abernathy
Jack Kehoe
Prosecutor Pierson
Rosanna DeSoto
Carlotta Muñoz
Buddy Vigil
Skin
Zach Porter
Fly's Posse
Lili Young
Mrs. Glover
Cletus Tafoya
Farmer
Waymond Vessels
Skillet
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$805K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert M. Young, Victor Villaseñor
- Original Score
- Edward James Olmos, W. Michael Lewis
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $805K
- Production Studios
- Moctesuma Esparza Productions, American Playhouse, Filmhaus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert M. Young
Robert M. Young, Victor Villaseñor, Américo Paredes
Edward James Olmos, W. Michael Lewis
Reynaldo Villalobos
John Bertucci, Arthur Coburn
Michael Hausman, Richard Soto, Moctesuma Esparza, H. Frank Dominguez, David Ochoa
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Young
Director
Robert M. Young
Screenplay
Stuart Wurtzel
Production Design
Edward James Olmos
Original Music Composer
Victor Villaseñor
Screenplay
W. Michael Lewis
Original Music Composer
Hilary Rosenfeld
Costume Design
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
John Bertucci
Editor
Arthur Coburn
Editor
Michael Hausman
Producer
Moctesuma Esparza
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
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What is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez about?
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.
Who directed The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was directed by Robert M. Young.
Who stars in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez includes Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Bruce McGill, Brion James.
When was The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez make at the box office?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez grossed $805K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was composed by Edward James Olmos, W. Michael Lewis.
Is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez based on a book or true story?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Américo Paredes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).