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The Alamo (1960)
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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... See full summary » Director:John Wayne |
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Storyline
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 <jwp@aber.ac.uk>
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Country:
USARelease Date:
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Alamo See more »Box Office
Budget:
$12,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$7,910,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
| UK: (25 fps) (director's cut) (1993 video release) | USA: (1967 re-release) | (roadshow version)Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System)Color:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1
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John Wayne intended this film to be an allegory for America's Cold War with the Soviet Union. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In a scene where Travis rides a horse, the shadow changes direction several times. 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 »
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