The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez
Seen it?1983 | 106 min | Western, History
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$805K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert M. Young
- Edward James OlmosGregorio Cortez
- James GammonSheriff Frank Fly
- Tom BowerBoone Chate
- Bruce McGillReporter Blakely
- Brion JamesCaptain Rogers
- Alan VintMike Trimmell
- Timothy ScottSheriff Morris
- Pepe SernaRomaldo Cortez
- Michael McGuireSheriff Glover
- William SandersonCowboy