The Alamo (1960)

167 min · Classical Western, War Film, Western film, drama film, war film

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Directors

John Wayne

Cast

John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O'Brien, Chill Wills, Joseph Calleia, Ken Curtis

The story

Sam Houston leads the forces of Texas against Mexico and needs time to build an army. The opposing Mexican forces, led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna are numerically stronger as well as better-armed and trained. Nevertheless, the Texans have spirit and morale remains generally high.

Catalogue themes and tags

1836, 19th Century, Alamo, Assault, Fort, Mexikanerin, Patriotism, Resistance, Texas, Biography, Roadshow theatrical release, Epic, Action/Adventure, Western, Drama, War film, Action

Genres

Classical Western, War Film, Western film, drama film, war film

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