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Books to film - The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982) In-Person
Join us as we explore movies based on books, addressing filmmakers' challenges in capturing book essence and evoking diverse emotions and interpretations from audiences.
The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez (1982)
Synopsis: After he is accused of murdering a lawman in 1901 Texas, a Mexican-American farmer flees and manages to elude a large posse for two weeks before he is finally captured.
1 hr 45 min - English and Spanish, closed captions
Director Robert M. Young ♦ Cast Edward James Olmos, James Gammon, Tom Bower, Brion James, Bruce McGill, Alan Vint, Michael McGuire, and William Sanderson.
- This movie is based on the book “With His Pistol in His Hand” A Border Ballad and Its Hero, by Américo Paredes (University of Texas Press; 2010). Search for the title in the World Catalogue.
- G – General audiences
- All ages
- Date:
- Saturday, Feb 21 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Location:
- Meeting Room (1st Floor), NoBo Library
- Audience:
- Ages 12 to 18 Ages 5 to 8 Ages 9 to 11 All ages Birth to age 5
- Categories:
- Film