The Alamo

12
3h 22m
1960
7.069 /10 (379)

The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!

Overview

The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Español
Released Date: 1960-10-23

Top Billed Cast

John Wayne

Col. Davy Crockett

Richard Widmark

Jim Bowie

Laurence Harvey

Col. William Travis

Frankie Avalon

Smitty

Patrick Wayne

Capt. James Butler Bonham

Linda Cristal

Flaca

Joan O'Brien

Mrs. Sue Dickinson

Chill Wills

Beekeeper

Joseph Calleia

Juan Seguin

Ken Curtis

Capt. Almeron Dickinson

Carlos Arruza

Lt. Reyes

Jester Hairston

Jethro

Veda Ann Borg

Blind Nell Robertson

John Dierkes

Jocko Robertson

Denver Pyle

Thimblerig (the Gambler)

Aissa Wayne

Lisa Angelica Dickinson

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