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The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

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1983 · 106 min Western History
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 1983
Country United States of America
Genre Western, History
Director Robert M. Young
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (27 votes)

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Robert M. Young's film is a deliberate, atmospheric western that grounds its chase in historical truth and cultural tension. It favors psychological depth and social commentary over action, making the manhunt a powerful metaphor for clashing worlds.

What lingers after the final frame is a meditation on how myths are forged in the crucible of injustice. The film leaves a sobering reflection on the price of one man's dignity against a system of prejudice. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Robert M. Young

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