The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

7.0/10 · 1,164 votesJun 29, 1982104 min

Ranked #14 of 17 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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.

Season 1 Episodes25

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E1 7.8

The Shady Hill Kidnapping

King of America

Seguin

Who Am I This Time?

Any Friend of Nicholas Nickleby Is a Friend of Mine

Come Along with Me

For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Echoes and Silences

Fifth of July

The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters

Pilgrim, Farewell

Northern Lights

Medal of Honor Rag

Working

Weekend

Private Contentment

My Palikari

Oppenheimer (1)

Oppenheimer (2)

Oppenheimer (3)

Oppenheimer (4)

Oppenheimer (5)

Oppenheimer (6)

Oppenheimer (7)

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

Crew12

Robert M. Young

Director

Robert M. Young

Writer

Victor Villaseñor

Writer

Américo Paredes

Book

David Wisnievitz

Associate Producer

Richard Soto

Associate Producer

Edward James Olmos

Associate Producer

Michael Hausman

Producer

Moctesuma Esparza

Producer

Edward James Olmos

Original Music Composer

W. Michael Lewis

Original Music Composer

David Anderle

Music Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez" is episode 25 of American Playhouse season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 1,164 votes, ranking #14 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Robert M. Young and written by Robert M. Young, Victor Villaseñor, it aired on June 29, 1982.

The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez

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