The Alamo(1960)
“The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!”
Overview
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.
Director
John Wayne
Studio
Batjac Productions
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$8M
Cast
John Wayne
as Col. Davy Crockett
Richard Widmark
as Jim Bowie
Laurence Harvey
as Col. William Travis
Frankie Avalon
as Smitty
Patrick Wayne
as Capt. James Butler Bonham
Linda Cristal
as Flaca
Joan O'Brien
as Mrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill Wills
as Beekeeper
Joseph Calleia
as Juan Seguin
Ken Curtis
as Capt. Almeron Dickinson
Carlos Arruza
as Lt. Reyes
Jester Hairston
as Jethro
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
3h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Batjac Productions • The Alamo Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Alamo?▼
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What is The Alamo about?▼
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.
Who directed The Alamo?▼
The Alamo was directed by John Wayne and released in 1960. It is a war, adventure, history, western film.
How long is The Alamo?▼
The Alamo has a runtime of 3 hours and 22 minutes (202 minutes total).
Who stars in The Alamo?▼
The cast of The Alamo includes John Wayne as Col. Davy Crockett, Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie, Laurence Harvey as Col. William Travis, Frankie Avalon as Smitty, Patrick Wayne as Capt. James Butler Bonham and more.
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