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The Alamo
“The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!”
7.1 / 10• 1960• 3h 22m•NR• English
WarAdventureHistoryWestern
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
John Wayne
Col. Davy Crockett
Lead
Richard Widmark
Jim Bowie
Laurence Harvey
Col. William Travis
Frankie Avalon
Smitty
Patrick Wayne
Capt. James Butler Bonham
Linda Cristal
Flaca
Joan O'Brien
Mrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill Wills
Beekeeper
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Wayne's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Alamo is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
