The Alamo (1960)
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- Passed
- 2h 42min
- Adventure, Drama
- 27 Oct 1960 (UK)
- Movie
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.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Oscar. Another 6 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| John Wayne | ... |
Col. Davy Crockett
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| Richard Widmark | ... |
Col. Jim Bowie
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| Laurence Harvey | ... |
Colonel William Barret Travis
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| Frankie Avalon | ... |
Smitty
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| Patrick Wayne | ... |
Capt. James Butler Bonham
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| Linda Cristal | ... |
Flaca
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| Joan O'Brien | ... |
Mrs. Sue Dickinson
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| Chill Wills | ... |
Beekeeper
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| Joseph Calleia | ... |
Juan Seguin
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| Ken Curtis | ... |
Capt. Almeron Dickinson
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Carlos Arruza | ... |
Lt. Reyes
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| Jester Hairston | ... |
Jethro
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| Veda Ann Borg | ... |
Blind Nell Robertson
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| John Dierkes | ... |
Jocko Robertson
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| Denver Pyle | ... |
Thimblerig (the Gambler)
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| Aissa Wayne | ... |
Lisa Angelica Dickinson
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| Hank Worden | ... |
Parson
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| William Henry | ... |
Dr. Sutherland
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Bill Daniel | ... |
Col. Neill
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| Wesley Lau | ... |
Emil Sande
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| Chuck Roberson | ... |
Tennesseean
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| Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams | ... |
Lt. 'Irish' Finn
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| Olive Carey | ... |
Mrs. Dennison
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Ruben Padilla | ... |
General Santa Anna
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| Richard Boone | ... |
Gen. Sam Houston
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Ray Ackland | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Charles Akins | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Harold Allgood | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Lee Allison | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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D.E. Barentine | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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| Carol Baxter | ... |
Melinda (uncredited)
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Abe Blankenship | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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F. Bode | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Danny Borzage | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Buff Brady | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Paul Breen | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Jim Brewer | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Jim Burk | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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| Joe Canutt | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Tap Canutt | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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A.R. Carpenter | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Ed Carter | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Georges Cartes | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Vincente Castro | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Teresa Champion | ... |
Flamenco Dancer (uncredited)
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Willie 'El Curro' Champion | ... |
Flamenco Guitarist (uncredited)
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Raul De Luna | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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LeJean Eldridge | ... |
Mrs. Guy (uncredited)
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Rojelio Estrada | ... |
Mexican Boy (uncredited)
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Estill Ezell | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Manuel Farias | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Rosita Fernández | ... |
Cantina Girl (uncredited)
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| Mickey Finn | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Gerry Fisher | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Karl Flenn | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Miguel Garza | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Yndalecio Gonzales | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Mike Goulla | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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| Fred Graham | ... |
Bearded Volunteer (uncredited)
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Joe Graham | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Big John Hamilton | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Bob Harris | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hayward | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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| Tom Hennesy | ... |
Bull (uncredited)
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Frank Higgins | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Doug Hodges | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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| John Hudkins | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Joe Jackson | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Leroy Johnson | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Elmo Jones | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Eddie Juaregui | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Wayne Kendrick | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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| Jim Kennedy | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Charles Kone | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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David Kuykendall | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Ronald Lee | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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| Cliff Lyons | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Efrain Maldonada | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Cy Malis | ... |
Pete (uncredited)
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Bryan McAfee | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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John McGuyer | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Doug McNealy | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Don Middlebrook | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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J.R. Miller | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Jack Miller | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Antonia Morales | ... |
Mexican Woman (uncredited)
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| Bob Morgan | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Boyd 'Red' Morgan | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Bob Moss Sr. | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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C.A. Nicks | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Ray Ochoa | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Dale Parsons | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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| Jack Pennick | ... |
Sgt. Lightfoot (uncredited)
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| Gil Perkins | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Jerry Phillips | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Homer Pierce | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Lee Roy Powell | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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John Michael Quinn | ... |
Bowieman (uncredited)
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Lupe Reyes | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Warren Rhea | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Ed Riley | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Rudy Robbins | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Cruz Rodriquez | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Eleno Rodriquez | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Ricardo Rosales | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Bob Rose | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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George Ross | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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LeRoy Ryland | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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| Charles Sanders | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Alberto Sandoval | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Guadalupe Santoya | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Pete Schneider | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Bill Shannon | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Ben Shirley | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Chester Smith | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Dan Smith | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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| Dean Smith | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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George Sofge | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Greg Souquet | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Jack Spain | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Jerry Sterner | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Winner Stevens | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Ted Sumerall | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Alfred Taylor | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Martin Torres | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Julian Trevino | ... |
Silvero Seguin (uncredited)
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Jesse Valdez | ... |
Bowie's Charro (uncredited)
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Charles Veltmann Jr. | ... |
Travis' Man (uncredited)
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Jim Walker | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Pilar Wayne | ... |
Alamo Woman (uncredited)
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| Toni Wayne | ... |
Alamo Woman (uncredited)
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| Ted White | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Bill Williams | ... |
Tennessean (uncredited)
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Jack Williams | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Clay Wilson | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Thomas Worrell | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Jim Wright | ... |
Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Wayne | ||
Written by
| James Edward Grant | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| James Edward Grant | ... | associate producer |
| John Wayne | ... | producer |
| Michael Wayne | ... | associate producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Dimitri Tiomkin | ||
Cinematography by
| William H. Clothier | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Stuart Gilmore | ||
Casting By
| Frank Leyva | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Alfred Ybarra | ||
Set Decoration by
| Victor A. Gangelin | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Ron Talsky | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Web Overlander | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Fae M. Smith | ... | hair stylist |
| Norman Pringle | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Edith Wilson | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Tom Andre | ... | unit manager (as Thomas J. Andre) |
| Nate H. Edwards | ... | production manager |
| George Coleman | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Cliff Lyons | ... | second unit director |
| Robert E. Relyea | ... | assistant director |
| Robert Saunders | ... | assistant director |
| John Ford | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Herb Hirst | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
| Michael Messinger | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Bruce Minnix | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Michael Wayne | ... | first assistant director: second unit (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Lou Clothier | ... | painter |
| Joe LaBella | ... | property master (as Joseph LaBella) |
| Juan Lipare | ... | props |
| Don Ceder | ... | greensman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Don Hall | ... | sound editor (as Don Hall Jr.) |
| Fred Hynes | ... | sound recording supervisor |
| Gordon Sawyer | ... | sound recording supervisor |
| Jack Solomon | ... | sound |
| Harry Alphin | ... | sound (uncredited) |
| Bill Flannery | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
| Al Yaylian | ... | cable man (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Lee Zavitz | ... | special effects |
| Daniel Hays | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Bill Babcock | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Buff Brady | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jim Burk | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Joe Canutt | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tap Canutt | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Philip Crawford | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Harry Froboess | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Glen Gamble | ... | horse master (uncredited) |
| Fred Graham | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Harris | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bill Hart | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hayward | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tom Hennesy | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tex Hill | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| John Hudkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Leroy Johnson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Eddie Juaregui | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Cliff Lyons | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Morgan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Boyd 'Red' Morgan | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gil Perkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Rudy Robbins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Roberson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bob Rose | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bill Shannon | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Dean Smith | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gibb Stepp | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jerry Vance | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ted White | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bill Williams | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jack Williams | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Thomas Worrell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jack N. Young | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Erwin Jones | ... | grip |
| Les Martin | ... | assistant camera |
| Bernie Abramson | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Louis Jennings | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Arthur Lane | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Ralph Owen | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Denver Pyle | ... | set photographer (uncredited) |
| Robert Rhea | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jack Specht | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Phil Stern | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| John Vusich | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| Harrold Weinberger | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Julian Wilson | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Robert Ziller | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Tom Rosselle | ... | casting associate (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Frank Beetson Jr. | ... | costumer (as Frank C. Beetson) |
| Norman A. Burza | ... | costumer |
| Ann Peck | ... | costumer |
| Edward McDermott | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Murray Spivack | ... | music recordist |
| Dimitri Tiomkin | ... | conductor |
| Robert Tracy | ... | music editor |
| Vinton Vernon | ... | music recordist |
| Laurindo Almeida | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Manuel Emanuel | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Jimmie Haskell | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| George Parrish | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Paul Salamunovich | ... | choral singer/vocal contractor (uncredited) |
| Lucie Svehlova | ... | orchestra leader: Prometheus re-recording (uncredited) |
| Herbert Taylor | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Fred Hartsook | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
| Howard Hohler | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Frank Beetson Jr. | ... | technical supervisor (as Frank Beetson) |
| Jack Pennick | ... | technical supervisor |
| Mary St. John | ... | assistant: John Wayne |
| Michael Wayne | ... | assistant to producer |
| Russell Birdwell | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Reynold Brown | ... | movie poster art (uncredited) |
| J. Frank Dobie | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Hank Fine | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Rolly Harper | ... | caterer (uncredited) |
| James Henaghan | ... | aide: John Wayne (uncredited) / unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Joe Hyams | ... | studio publicity director (uncredited) |
| Billy Jones | ... | horse wrangler (uncredited) |
| Burt Kennedy | ... | production associate (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Morrison | ... | production associate (uncredited) |
| Lon Tinkle | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Fred Vinson | ... | first aid (uncredited) |
| Ralph Volkie | ... | trainer: John Wayne (uncredited) |
| Milton Weiss | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Batjac Productions
- The Alamo Company (produced by)
- Polyphony Digital (in association with)
Distributors
- United Artists (1960) (United States) (theatrical) (released through)
- United Artists (1960) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1960) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1960) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1961) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (Argentina) (theatrical) (as Artistas Unidos)
- United Artists (1961) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- C.B. Films S.A. (1961) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1961) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Distribuidores Reunidos (1972) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1982) (Australia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1982) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (United States) (VHS) (pan-and-scan for MGM/UA Home Entertainment)
- CBS/Fox (United States) (video) (CED Videodisc) (for United Artists)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS) (Director's Cut)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Warner Home Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS) (167 minutes)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS) (deluxe Letterbox 193m Original Uncut version)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1997) (United States) (VHS) (173 minutes)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (United States) (DVD) (included in 'John Wayne: The Ultimate Cowboy Collection' 7 pack)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (United States) (DVD) (included in 'The Best of War' 5 pack)
- Seven Network (2000) (Australia) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD) (double-billed with "The Kentuckian")
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD) (167 mins)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2006) (United States) (DVD) (167 mins)
- Sunset Home Visual Entertainment (SHE) (2006) (United States) (DVD) (included in 'United Artists Cinema Greats Collection' 4-pack)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2007) (Germany) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2007) (United States) (DVD) (double-billed with "The Magnificent Seven")
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Fantasy Film (2014) (Hungary) (DVD)
- Rai Movie (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Koch Media (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (includes 200 minute roadshow edition as an extra)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (Australia) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Pluto TV (2021) (United States) (video)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Pacific Title and Art Studio (main title)
- Polyphony Digital (thanks)
- Students' Association, University of Texas (courtesy of: "Eyes of Texas")
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1836, General Santa Anna and the Mexican Army is sweeping across Texas. To be able to stop him, General Sam Houston needs time to get his main force into shape. To buy that time he orders Colonel William Travis to defend a small mission on the Mexicans' route at all costs. Travis' small troop is swelled by groups accompanying Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, but as the situation becomes ever more desperate Travis makes it clear there will be no shame if they leave while they can. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | They stood firing until they could stand no longer...156 MEN AGAINST A RAGING ARMY OF 7000! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $12,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | 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. However the accuracy of Munn's book has been called into question, along with his other celebrity biographies. See more » |
| Goofs | The opening scene of the movie shows Sam Houston giving orders to William Barrett Travis to hold off the Mexican army until he could build an army. In truth, Houston sent Travis to the Alamo to help Jim Bowie burn it down and retreat to Gonzales, Texas. Bowie and Travis ignored the order. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into How the West Was Won (1962). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Green Leaves of Summer See more » |
| Quotes |
Davy Crockett:
Republic. I like the sound of the word. It means people can live free, talk free, go or come, buy or sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose. Some words give you a feeling. Republic is one of those words that makes me tight in the throat - the same tightness a man gets when his baby takes his first step or his first baby shaves and makes his first sound as a man. Some words can give you a feeling that makes your heart warm. Republic is one of those words. See more » |