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The Alamo (1960)

"The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!"

7.1/10 3h 22m Oct 23, 1960
War Adventure History Western

The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed 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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Movie Details

Original Title The Alamo
Original Language EN
Budget $12,000,000
Revenue $7,900,000
Status Released
Popularity 2.6

Cast

John Wayne
John Wayne
Col. Davy Crockett
Popularity: 2.3
Richard Widmark
Richard Widmark
Jim Bowie
Popularity: 1.9
Laurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
Col. William Travis
Popularity: 1.5
Frankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon
Smitty
Popularity: 4.7
Patrick Wayne
Patrick Wayne
Capt. James Butler Bonham
Popularity: 1.6
Linda Cristal
Linda Cristal
Flaca
Popularity: 2.3
Joan O'Brien
Joan O'Brien
Mrs. Sue Dickinson
Popularity: 1.8
Chill Wills
Chill Wills
Beekeeper
Popularity: 2.2
Joseph Calleia
Joseph Calleia
Juan Seguin
Popularity: 0.8
Ken Curtis
Ken Curtis
Capt. Almeron Dickinson
Popularity: 3.1
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Carlos Arruza
Lt. Reyes
Popularity: 0.1
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Jester Hairston
Jethro
Popularity: 2.0

Key Crew

Screenplay James Edward Grant
Producer James Edward Grant, Michael Wayne, John Wayne
Director John Wayne
Editor Stuart Gilmore

Production

Batjac Productions
US
The Alamo Company

Videos & Trailers

THE ALAMO (1960) | Davy Crockett Meets Jim Bowie | MGM
THE ALAMO (1960) | Davy Crockett Meets Jim Bowie | MGM
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THE ALAMO (1960) | The Night Raid Scene | MGM
THE ALAMO (1960) | The Night Raid Scene | MGM
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THE ALAMO (1960) | The Short Way to Start a War | MGM
THE ALAMO (1960) | The Short Way to Start a War | MGM
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THE ALAMO (1960) | Battle Scene | MGM
THE ALAMO (1960) | Battle Scene | MGM
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Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
John Landis on THE ALAMO
John Landis on THE ALAMO
Featurette

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Keywords

texas assault alamo mexican army usa history

Reviews from TMDB

John Chard 5/10
Jan 10, 2019

For what seems like 13 hours the film misses classic genre status. For 13 days these brave men hold the fort... The Alamo is not the film it should be, even after the 2004 remake (a great film that takes a reflective and thoughtful stance) we find ourselves still waiting for a blood pumping an ... Read more

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Details
Release Date October 23, 1960
Runtime 3h 22m
Budget $12,000,000
Revenue $7,900,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 2.6
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