The Man from the Alamo(1953)
“Out Of Texas' Bravest Hour... Came The Man They Called The Coward”
Overview
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?
Director
Budd Boetticher
Studio
Universal International Pictures
Cast
Glenn Ford
as John Stroud
Julie Adams
as Beth Anders
Chill Wills
as John Gage
Hugh O'Brian
as Lt. Lamar
Victor Jory
as Jess Wade
Neville Brand
as Dawes
John Daheim
as Cavish
Myra Marsh
as Ma Anders
Jeanne Cooper
as Kate Lamar
Marc Cavell
as Carlos
Edward Norris
as Mapes
Guy Williams
as Sergeant
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1953
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Universal International Pictures
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Where can I watch The Man from the Alamo?▼
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What is The Man from the Alamo about?▼
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?
Who directed The Man from the Alamo?▼
The Man from the Alamo was directed by Budd Boetticher and released in 1953. It is a western film.
How long is The Man from the Alamo?▼
The Man from the Alamo has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in The Man from the Alamo?▼
The cast of The Man from the Alamo includes Glenn Ford as John Stroud, Julie Adams as Beth Anders, Chill Wills as John Gage, Hugh O'Brian as Lt. Lamar, Victor Jory as Jess Wade and more.
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