The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1982 · 106 mins · English

Directed by

Robert M. Young

Starring

Edward James Olmos, Ned Beatty, Bruce McGill, Tom Bower, Alan Vint, Brion James

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.