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The Alamo

2004-04-07 · 137 min · ★ 5.8

History · War · Drama

Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

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Directors
John Lee Hancock
Production companies
Imagine Entertainment, Touchstone Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 107,000,000
Revenue
USD 25,819,961

Top Cast

Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidSam Houston
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly Bob ThorntonDavy Crockett
Jason PatricJason PatricJames Bowie
Patrick WilsonPatrick WilsonWilliam Travis
Emilio EchevarríaEmilio EchevarríaAntonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Edwin HodgeEdwin HodgeJoe
Emily DeschanelEmily DeschanelRosanna Travis
Jordi MollàJordi MollàJuan Seguin
Leon RippyLeon RippySgt. William Ward
Marc BlucasMarc BlucasJames Bonham
Robert PrentissAlbert Grimes
Kevin PageKevin PageMicajah Autry
Joe StevensJoe StevensMial Scurlock
Stephen BrutonStephen BrutonCaptain Almeron Dickinson
Laura CliftonLaura CliftonSusanna Dickinson
Ricardo ChaviraRicardo ChaviraPrivate Gregorio Esparza
Steven Chester PrinceSteven Chester PrinceLieutenant John Forsythe
Estephania LeBaronEstephania LeBaronJuana
Brandon SmithBrandon SmithLieutenant Colonel J.C. Neill
Elena HurstElena HurstStunning Tejana

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