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The Last Command
“THE BUGLE SOUNDS... No Mercy! No Quarter! for the brave women and 180 gallant men!”
6.7 / 10• 1955• 1h 50m•NR• English
HistoryWesternWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Sterling Hayden
Jim Bowie
Lead
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Consuelo de Quesada
Richard Carlson
William B. Travis
Arthur Hunnicutt
Davy Crockett
Ernest Borgnine
Mike Radin
J. Carrol Naish
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Ben Cooper
Jeb Lacey
John Russell
Lt. Dickinson
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Lloyd's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Last Command is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
