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The Alamo: Directed by John Wayne. With John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon. In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
The Alamo (1960) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The story of the 13-day siege between the Alamo's 187 defenders, and General Santa Anna's 6,000-man army, has NEVER been told on a grander scale than in the John Wayne version, and the uncut edition of the film is presented in a wide-screen format, which allows the viewer to really share Wayne's vision.
The Alamo: Directed by John Wayne. With John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon. In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
The Alamo. John Wayne formed a close friendship with Laurence Harvey during filming. According to Michael Munn's 2003 biography "John Wayne: The Man Behind the Myth", Wayne said Harvey should have received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor instead of Chill Wills.
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory: Directed by Burt Kennedy. With James Arness, Brian Keith, Alec Baldwin, David Ogden Stiers. Against orders and with no help of relief Texas patriots led by William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett defend the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces.
The Alamo: Directed by John Lee Hancock. With Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson. 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.
A made-for-tv version of the Alamo, filmed at the Alamo Village, the same film location constructed for John Wayne's 1960 film. Clocking in at nearly two -and-a-half hours long, this 1987 version takes its time and presents a clear picture of the background to the Alamo.
Academy Awards, USA. 1961 Nominee Oscar. Best Picture. John Wayne. 1961 Nominee Oscar. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Chill Wills. 1961 Nominee Oscar. Best Cinematography, Color.
Unfortunately, John Wayne didn't learn from 'The Last Command', and he added a love story to his 'Alamo', with the same lethargic result; Crockett's explosive demise (historically inaccurate, but rousing!) must have impressed him, as well, as he staged an even bigger version of it in his film.