The Alamo (1960)

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Written by James Edward Grant

Directed by John Wayne

Running Time: 165 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1960

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Colour

In 1836 General Santa Anna and the Mexican army is sweeping across Texas. To be able to stop them General Sam Huston needs time to get his main force into shape. To buy that time he orders Colonel William Travis to defend a small mission on the Mexicans' route at all costs.

Cast

Image for John WayneJohn WayneCol. Davy Crockett
Image for Richard WidmarkRichard WidmarkJim Bowie
Laurence HarveyCol. William Travis
Frankie AvalonSmitty
Patrick WayneCapt. James Butler Bonham
Linda CristalGraciela Carmela Maria 'Flaca' de Lopez y Vejar
Joan O'BrienMrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill WillsBeekeeper
Joseph CalleiaJuan Seguin
Ken CurtisCapt. Almeron Dickinson
Carlos ArruzaLt. Reyes
Jester HairstonJethro
Veda Ann BorgBlind Nell Robertson
John DierkesJocko Robertson
Denver PyleThimblerig

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