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Houston: The Legend of Texas
7.2 / 10• 1986• 2h 24m•NR• English
WesternDramaHistoryWarTV Movie
Storyline
Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas into a powerful entity in its own right. Refusing to forget the Alamo (as if anyone could), Houston led the military in Texas' rebellion against Mexico. G.D. Spradlin co-stars as President Andrew Jackson, with Michael Beck appearing as Jim Bowie, James Stephens as Stephen Austin, and Richard Yniguez as Mexican General Santa Anna. Lensed on location in the Lone Star state, this sweeping made-for-TV film originally occupied three hours' screen time on November 22, 1986. Its title at that time was Houston: The Legend of Texas. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Sam Elliott
Sam Houston
Lead
Claudia Christian
Eliza Allen
Devon Ericson
Tiana Rogers
MC
Michael C. Gwynne
Mosely Baker
Donald Moffat
Col. John Allen
John Quade
Sen. Stansbury
Ned Romero
Chief John Jolley
William Russ
William Travis
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Levin's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Houston: The Legend of Texas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
