The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982): Cast & Box Office
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez is a 1982 historical western directed by Robert M. Young, starring Edward James Olmos as Gregorio Cortez, Pepe Serna and Victoria Plata. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $804,963 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez About?
The premise of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez without spoilers.
Based on true events, Mexican‑American farmer Gregorio Cortez becomes a fugitive after a heated misunderstanding leads to a Texas Ranger’s death. He rides away on horseback, evading a massive manhunt for days, turning his desperate flight into a legendary stand against oppression.
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- horse theft
- national film registry
- texas
- what happened to epilogue
- 1900s
- based on true story
- penitentiary
- sheriff
- posse
- life sentence
- law enforcement
- poncho
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- vaquero
- telegraph
- bigotry
- betrayal
- misunderstanding
- indian scout
- lynching
- mexican
- mexican american
- gonzales texas
- lynch mob
- folk ballad
- prologue and epilogue
- star as producer
- latin american cinema
- docudrama drama
- tenant farmer
- chicano cinema
- culture clash
- social drama
- defense lawyer
- modern western
- scene repeated from alternative perspective
- racial prejudice
- corrido
- folk hero
- san antonio texas
- false arrest
- wrongful arrest
- self defense killing
- translation error
- prosecutor
- teatro
- horseless carriage
- horseback chase
- translator
- xenophobia
- racism
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Cast & Characters
Edward James Olmos leads the cast as Gregorio Cortez, with Pepe Serna as Romaldo Cortez and Victoria Plata as Carmen Cortez. Directed by Robert M. Young; 50 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert M. Young
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Edward James Olmos as Gregorio Cortez -
Pepe Serna as Romaldo Cortez - Victoria Plata as Carmen Cortez
- Mico Olmos as Valeriano Cortez
Also Starring in The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
· 46 more- Lawrence DeYapp Jr. Lorenza Cortez
- Cleo Ann DeYapp Cortez Daughter
- Amos DeYapp Cortez Baby
- Weldon Minzenmayer Texas Ranger
- Lawrence Steib Ranger at Waterhole
- Ned Beatty Lynch Mob Leader
- Barry Corbin B. R. Abernathy
- Brion James Captain Rogers
- Bruce McGill Reporter Blakely
- Tom Bower Boone Chate
- James Gammon Sheriff Frank Fly
- William Sanderson Cowboy
- Timothy Scott Sheriff Morris
- Michael McGuire Sheriff Glover
- Jack Kehoe Prosecutor Pierson
- Alan Vint Mike Trimmell
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- Rosanna DeSoto Carlotta Muñoz
- Fredrick Lopez Teatro Performer
- Ben Zeller Henry Schnabel
- Bodie Olmos Rangers Son
- Jack Caffrey Bar Fly in Cafe
- Raina Barrett Woman in Cafe
- Cletus Tafoya Farmer
- Fred Collins Boone's Posse
- William Paxton Bar Fly in Cafe
- Zach Porter Fly's Posse
- Buddy Vigil Skin
- Lili Young Mrs. Glover
- Waymond Vessels Skillet
- Ken Figueroa Wounded Boy
- James Pamplin Colorado
- Curtis Akin Boone's Posse
- Rod Hudson Boone's Posse
- Dan Delk Boone's Posse
- Joshua Tree Telegraph Operator
- Doug Kaess Ranger at Waterhole
- Odie Kelly Waitress
- Vance Sorrells Texas Ranger
- Eloy Hernandez Jesus
- E.W. Patteson Judge Kennon
- Jose Gomez Court Interpreter
- Margo Chavez Charles Teatro Performer
- Harry Fish Teatro Juggler
- Getulio Rivera Teatro Performer
- Ruben Romero Teatro Singer
- Carlos Villegas Teatro Performer
More from Robert M. Young
More films directed by Robert M. Young, best-rated first: Extremities, China: The Panda Adventure, Caught and Solomon & Sheba.
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Box Office
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez grossed $804,963 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$805K
- US & Canada
- $805K
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Persecución en Texas” and “Die Ballade von Gregorio Cortez”.
- Also known as
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- Persecución en Texas
- Die Ballade von Gregorio Cortez
- 格雷的歌谣
- 코르테즈의 애가
- A Balada de Gregório Cortez
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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez released?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was released on June 29, 1982.
Who directed The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez was directed by Robert M. Young.
More films by Robert M. Young Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez stars Edward James Olmos as Gregorio Cortez, Pepe Serna as Romaldo Cortez and Victoria Plata as Carmen Cortez, among 50 credited actors.
How much did The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez make at the box office?
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez grossed $804,963 worldwide.
Does The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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