

The Alamo
1960-10-23 · 202 min · ★ 7.1
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- John Wayne
- Production companies
- Batjac Productions, The Alamo Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 7,900,000
Top Cast
John WayneCol. Davy Crockett
Richard WidmarkJim Bowie
Laurence HarveyCol. William Travis
Frankie AvalonSmitty
Patrick WayneCapt. James Butler Bonham
Linda CristalFlaca
Joan O'BrienMrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill WillsBeekeeper
Joseph CalleiaJuan Seguin
Ken CurtisCapt. Almeron Dickinson
Jester HairstonJethro
Veda Ann BorgBlind Nell Robertson
John DierkesJocko Robertson
Denver PyleThimblerig (the Gambler)
Hank WordenParson
William HenryDr. Sutherland
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