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The Alamo

  • 1960
  • Approved
  • 2h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
20K
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John Wayne, Richard Widmark, and Laurence Harvey in The 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.

  • Director
    • John Wayne
  • Writer
    • James Edward Grant
  • Stars
    • John Wayne
    • Richard Widmark
    • Laurence Harvey
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    20K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Wayne
    • Writer
      • James Edward Grant
    • Stars
      • John Wayne
      • Richard Widmark
      • Laurence Harvey
    • 164User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Clip 3:54
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    Top Cast99+

    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
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      John Wayne partially financed this film himself. During shooting, the film was delayed due to various production problems. Wayne was under so much pressure, he smoked cigarettes almost non-stop when not acting.
    • Goofs
      Sam Houston refers to the Alamo as being on the Rio Bravo (aka Rio Grande). The Alamo is located on the San Antonio River over 200 miles away.
    • Quotes
      • Gen. Sam Houston: Where's Jim Bowie?
      • Captain James Butler Bonham: He's indisposed, sir.
      • Gen. Sam Houston: Indisposed? By God if you mean drunk, you say drunk, sir!
      • Captain James Butler Bonham: He's drunk, sir!
    • 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 offscreen chorus

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 27, 1960 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Alamo
    • Filming locations
      • Alamo Village - Highway 674, Brackettville, Texas, USA(the Alamo)
    • Production companies
      • Batjac Productions
      • The Alamo Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,334
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 42m(162 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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