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The Alamo
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The Alamo

1960-10-23 · 202 min · ★ 7.1

War · Adventure · History · Western

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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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 WayneJohn WayneCol. Davy Crockett
Richard WidmarkRichard WidmarkJim Bowie
Laurence HarveyLaurence HarveyCol. William Travis
Frankie AvalonFrankie AvalonSmitty
Patrick WaynePatrick WayneCapt. James Butler Bonham
Linda CristalLinda CristalFlaca
Joan O'BrienJoan O'BrienMrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill WillsChill WillsBeekeeper
Joseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaJuan Seguin
Ken CurtisKen CurtisCapt. Almeron Dickinson
Carlos ArruzaLt. Reyes
Jester HairstonJester HairstonJethro
Veda Ann BorgVeda Ann BorgBlind Nell Robertson
John DierkesJohn DierkesJocko Robertson
Denver PyleDenver PyleThimblerig (the Gambler)
Aissa WayneLisa Angelica Dickinson
Hank WordenHank WordenParson
William HenryWilliam HenryDr. Sutherland
Bill DanielCol. Neill
Wesley LauWesley LauEmil

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