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The Last Command

1955-08-03 · 110 min · ★ 6.7

History · Western · War

During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.

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Directors
Frank Lloyd
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Sterling HaydenSterling HaydenJim Bowie
Anna Maria AlberghettiAnna Maria AlberghettiConsuelo de Quesada
Richard CarlsonRichard CarlsonWilliam B. Travis
Arthur HunnicuttArthur HunnicuttDavy Crockett
Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineMike Radin
J. Carrol NaishJ. Carrol NaishGeneral Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Ben CooperBen CooperJeb Lacey
John RussellJohn RussellLt. Dickinson
Virginia GreyVirginia GreyMrs. Dickinson
Jim DavisJim DavisBen Evans
Eduard FranzEduard FranzLorenzo de Quesada
Otto KrugerOtto KrugerStephen F. Austin
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonThe Parson
Roy RobertsRoy RobertsDr. Summerfield
Slim PickensSlim PickensAbe
Hugh SandersHugh SandersSam Houston
Argentina BrunettiArgentina BrunettiMaria
Kermit MaynardKermit MaynardCantina Barfly
Rico AlanizRico Alaniz
Morris AnkrumMorris Ankrum

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