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The Alamo (1960)

★ 6.8Approved192 minDirector: John Wayne

1960 film by John Wayne

The Alamo is a 1960 American epic Western war film about the 1836 Siege and Battle of the Alamo produced and directed by John Wayne and starring Wayne as Davy Crockett. The film also co-stars Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Laurence Harvey as William B. Travis, and features: Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O'Brien, Chill Wills, Joseph Calleia, Ken Curtis, Ruben Padilla as Santa Anna, and Richard Boone as Sam Houston. Shot in 70 mm Todd-AO by William H. Clothier, it was released by United Artists.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Alamo about?
The Alamo (1960) — 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. Tra
Is The Alamo based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Alamo scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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