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The Alamo

A pivotal battle in 1836 sees a small group of soldiers make the ultimate sacrifice, fighting valiantly against overwhelming odds to protect the fledgling Republic of Texas from the tyranny of a ruthless leader.

General Santa Anna's Mexican Army invades Texas in 1836, prompting General Sam Houston to order Colonel William Travis to defend a strategic mission against the approaching forces.

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Main Cast

John WayneJohn WayneCol. Davy Crockett
Richard WidmarkRichard WidmarkJim Bowie
Laurence HarveyLaurence HarveyCol. William Travis
Frankie AvalonFrankie AvalonSmitty
Patrick WaynePatrick WayneCapt. James Butler Bonham
Linda CristalLinda CristalFlaca
Joan O'BrienJoan O'BrienMrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill WillsChill WillsBeekeeper
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaJuan Seguin
Ken CurtisKen CurtisCapt. Almeron Dickinson
Carlos ArruzaCarlos ArruzaLt. Reyes
Jester HairstonJester HairstonJethro
Veda Ann BorgVeda Ann BorgBlind Nell Robertson
John DierkesJohn DierkesJocko Robertson
Denver PyleDenver PyleThimblerig (the Gambler)
Hank WordenHank WordenParson
William HenryWilliam HenryDr. Sutherland
Wesley LauWesley LauEmil
Chuck RobersonChuck RobersonTennesseean
Guinn Guinn "Big Boy" WilliamsLt. 'Irish' Finn
Olive CareyOlive CareyMrs. Dennison
Ruben PadillaRuben PadillaGeneral Santa Anna
Richard BooneRichard BooneGen. Sam Houston
Jack PennickJack PennickSgt. Lightfoot (uncredited)
Danny BorzageDanny BorzageBowie's Man (uncredited)
Chuck HaywardChuck HaywardTennessean (uncredited)
Fred GrahamFred GrahamBearded Volunteer (uncredited)
Ted WhiteTed WhiteTennessean (uncredited)
Carol BaxterCarol BaxterMelinda (uncredited)
Joe CanuttJoe CanuttBowie's Man (uncredited)
Big John HamiltonBig John HamiltonBowie's Man (uncredited)

Creators

John WayneJohn WayneDirector
James Edward GrantJames Edward GrantScreenplay

The Alamo Videos

THE ALAMO (1960) | Davy Crockett Meets Jim Bowie | MGM

THE ALAMO (1960) | Davy Crockett Meets Jim Bowie | MGM

THE ALAMO (1960) | The Night Raid Scene | MGM

THE ALAMO (1960) | The Night Raid Scene | MGM

THE ALAMO (1960) | The Short Way to Start a War | MGM

THE ALAMO (1960) | The Short Way to Start a War | MGM

THE ALAMO (1960) | Battle Scene | MGM

THE ALAMO (1960) | Battle Scene | MGM

Info about The Alamo

Studio(s): Batjac Productions, The Alamo Company

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Oct 26, 1960

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $7,900,000.00

Budget: $12,000,000.00

Genres:Adventure, Drama, History, War, Western

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