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24 October 1960 (USA) moreTagline:
They stood firing until they could stand no longer...156 MEN AGAINST A RAGING ARMY OF 7000! morePlot:
In 1836 General Santa Anna and the Mexican army is sweeping across Texas. To be able to stop him, General... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 6 wins & 6 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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TCM To Broadcast Director's Cut Of John Wayne's "The Alamo" On March 17 (From CinemaRetro. 14 March 2009, 4:36 AM, PDT)
Robert E. Relyea: The Man Behind The Legends
(From CinemaRetro. 1 February 2009, 1:14 PM, PST)
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A Great Film no matter which version you watch! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Wayne | ... | Col. Davy Crockett | |
| 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 | |
| Joseph Calleia | ... | Juan Seguin | |
| Ken Curtis | ... | Capt. Almeron Dickinson | |
| Carlos Arruza | ... | Lt. Reyes | |
| Jester Hairston | ... | Jethro | |
| Veda Ann Borg | ... | Blind Nell Robertson | |
| John Dierkes | ... | Jocko Robertson | |
| Denver Pyle | ... | Thimblerig (the Gambler) |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
167 min | UK:203 min (25 fps) (director's cut) (1993 video release) | USA:140 min (1967 re-release) | USA:192 min (roadshow version)Country:
USAColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.20 : 1 moreSound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Netherlands:12 (DVD rating) | New Zealand:G | USA:Approved ( certificate #19635) | UK:PG | Australia:G (VHS rating) | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | Finland:K-16 | Norway:16 | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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At the start of production on location just a few miles from the historic battlesite, Wayne had a clergyman say a prayer for the movie in front of the assembled cast and crew of 342, asking God to bless their work and help them produce a fitting testament to the brave men who died for the cause. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Gen. Houston's shadow changes direction when he reads the letter delivered by Smitty. moreQuotes:
Smitty: So many times every day you stop and give thanks, but mostly I don't catch on what you're thanking the Lord for. I mean, there's nothing special.Parson: I give thanks for the time and for the place.
Smitty: The time and the place, Parson?
Parson: The time to live and the place to die. That's all any man gets. No more, no less.
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I have seen both the long Director's Cut and the short theatrical release.
The Short version is the DVD release, which was ok, the film goes much faster but it leaves many holes in the plot.
The Long Version helps to fill in the plot holes, watch this version if you really like long films and are into history quite heavely, otherwise stick with the short version if you just want entertainment value, plus it still manages to keep your attention.
This film is truly a masterpiece that will be enjoyed for Generations to come.