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Alamo

Original title: The Alamo
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  • 2h 42m
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John Wayne, Richard Widmark, and Laurence Harvey in Alamo (1960)
In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
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In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.

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6.8/10
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  • Director
    • John Wayne
  • Writer
    • James Edward Grant(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Richard Widmark
    • Laurence Harvey
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Wayne
  • Writer
    • James Edward Grant(original screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Richard Widmark
    • Laurence Harvey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 139User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Laurence Harvey and Ken Curtis in Alamo (1960)
    John Wayne, Richard Widmark, and Laurence Harvey in Alamo (1960)
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    Top cast

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    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Col. Davy Crockett
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Col. Jim Bowie
    Laurence Harvey
    Laurence Harvey
    • Colonel William Barret Travis
    Frankie Avalon
    Frankie Avalon
    • Smitty
    Patrick Wayne
    Patrick Wayne
    • Capt. James Butler Bonham
    Linda Cristal
    Linda Cristal
    • Flaca
    Joan O'Brien
    Joan O'Brien
    • Mrs. Sue Dickinson
    Chill Wills
    Chill Wills
    • Beekeeper
    Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia
    • Juan Seguin
    Ken Curtis
    Ken Curtis
    • Capt. Almeron Dickinson
    Carlos Arruza
    • Lt. Reyes
    Jester Hairston
    Jester Hairston
    • Jethro
    Veda Ann Borg
    Veda Ann Borg
    • Blind Nell Robertson
    John Dierkes
    John Dierkes
    • Jocko Robertson
    Denver Pyle
    Denver Pyle
    • Thimblerig (the Gambler)
    Aissa Wayne
    Aissa Wayne
    • Lisa Angelica Dickinson
    Hank Worden
    Hank Worden
    • Parson
    William Henry
    William Henry
    • Dr. Sutherland
    • (as Bill Henry)
    • Director
      • John Wayne
    • Writer
      • James Edward Grant(original screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      John Wayne formed a close friendship with Laurence Harvey during filming. He later said Harvey should have received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor instead of Chill Wills.
    • Goofs
      Colonel Travis was shot in his forehead, not in his chest as portrayed in the film, and died on the north wall early during the final battle.
    • 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.

    • Alternate versions
      After its LA premiere the film was cut by approximately 26 minutes. It wasn't until 1992 that these scenes were restored for release on LaserDisc and VHS. As of April 2007 all DVD releases feature the shorter general release version. The following scenes were added back:
      • The original overture, intermission, theatrical trailer, and end themes;
      • The "Jefferson Speech" extended between Col. Travis & Cap. Dickinson;
      • The death of Emil Sand;
      • Conversation between Col. Travis & Col. Bowie regarding Col. Fannin;
      • The death of the Parson and Scotty;
      • Crockett's prayer following Parson's & Scotty's death;
      • The "Philosophical Debate" when the Alamo defenders talk about God;
      • More complete "Gunpowder Raid" scene;
      • Crockett's night with Senora;
      • Senora's brief scene with a fleeing young woman;
      • Birthday Party for Dickson's child;
      • Bonham's original report to Travis;
      • A slightly different Crockett death scene.
    • Connections
      Edited into How the West Was Won (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Green Leaves of Summer
      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
      Music by Dimitri Tiomkin
      Sung by an off screen chorus

    User reviews139

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    If you love the uncut version, then DON'T buy the new DVD
    I love this movie as much as anyone, but the recently released DVD is inexplicably almost half an hour shorter than the version of this film that has been in release on video and laserdisc for years. Why, oh why MGM/UA did this, I don't know, but I know I am not keeping my copy of it. I got worried when this new version didn't have an overture...but I can live without that. However, when Richard Widmark's first scene occurred and over half of it was missing, I could only groan.

    Shame on you MGM/UA. This movie is more than a classic for a good many of us. You should release the cut that you have been putting out for years now, the one that is 3 hours, 10 mins.
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    • patrick.hunter
    • Dec 12, 2000

    FAQ1

    • Is there a longer version available than the one that can be found on DVD?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 31, 1961 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Alamo
    • Filming locations
      • Alamo Village - Highway 674, Brackettville, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Batjac Productions
      • The Alamo Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 42 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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