Still from The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez — The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) — Robert M. YoungPhotographed by Reynaldo Villalobos

Robert M. Young

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Name: The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Genre: History, Western
Released: 1982
Duration: 106 min

United States / English / 1982 / 1h 46m

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History Western

Criterion Collection: Spine №940
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Synopsis

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.

Luis Guzmán
Oct 2023

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert M. Young

WriterRobert M. Young,

Victor Villaseñor

CinematographerReynaldo Villalobos

ComposerEdward James Olmos, W. Michael Lewis

EditorJohn Bertucci, Arthur Coburn

ProducerMoctesuma Esparza, Michael Hausman

Cast

Edward James Olmosas Gregorio Cortez

James Gammonas Sheriff Frank Fly

Tom Boweras Boone Chate

Bruce McGillas Reporter Blakely

Brion Jamesas Captain Rogers

Alan Vintas Mike Trimmell

Timothy Scottas Sheriff Morris

Pepe Sernaas Romaldo Cortez

Michael McGuireas Sheriff Glover

William Sandersonas Cowboy

Barry Corbinas B. R. Abernathy

Jack Kehoeas Prosecutor Pierson

Rosanna DeSotoas Carlotta Muñoz

Buddy Vigilas Skin

Zach Porteras Fly's Posse

Lili Youngas Mrs. Glover

Cletus Tafoyaas Farmer

Waymond Vesselsas Skillet

Weldon Minzenmayeras Texas Ranger

Ken Figueroaas Wounded Boy

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