The Alamo (1960)

  • NR
  • 10/24/1960 (US)
  • War, Adventure, History, Western
  • 3h 22m

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.

John Wayne

Director

James Edward Grant

Screenplay

Cast

John Wayne's headshot

John Wayne

Col. Davy Crockett
Richard Widmark's headshot

Richard Widmark

Jim Bowie
Laurence Harvey's headshot

Laurence Harvey

Col. William Travis
Frankie Avalon's headshot

Frankie Avalon

Smitty
Patrick Wayne's headshot

Patrick Wayne

Capt. James Butler Bonham
Linda Cristal's headshot

Linda Cristal

Flaca
Joan O'Brien's headshot

Joan O'Brien

Mrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill Wills's headshot

Chill Wills

Beekeeper

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