

The Man from the Alamo
1953-08-07 · 79 min · ★ 6.6
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Unable to expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead.
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- Directors
- Budd Boetticher
- Production companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Glenn FordJohn Stroud
Julie AdamsBeth Anders
Chill WillsJohn Gage
Hugh O'BrianLt. Lamar
Victor JoryJess Wade
Neville BrandDawes
John DaheimCavish
Jeanne CooperKate Lamar
Marc CavellCarlos
Edward NorrisMapes
Guy WilliamsSergeant
Bob Burns
Polly Burson
Richard H. Cutting
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