The Alamo
Movie
1960
2 HOURS 41 MINS
Historical drama
War
Western
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.
Cast & Crew
John Wayne Col. Davy Crockett
Richard Widmark Jim Bowie
Laurence Harvey Col. William Travis
Richard Boone Gen. Sam Houston
Carlos Arruza Lt. Reyes
Frankie Avalon Smitty
Patrick Wayne Capt. James Butler Bonham
Linda Cristal Graciela Carmela Maria 'Flaca' de Lopez y Vejar
Chill Wills Beekeeper
Ken Curtis Capt. Almeron Dickinson
Hank Worden Parson
Denver Pyle Thimblerig (the Gambler)
Olive Carey Mrs. Dennison
Veda Ann Borg Blind Nell Robertson
John Dierkes Jocko Robertson
Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Lt. "Irish" Finn
Jack Pennick Sgt. Lightfoot (uncredited)
Chuck Roberson Tennesseean
John Wayne Director
James Edward Grant Writer
John Wayne Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin Original Music
William H. Clothier Cinematography
Stuart Gilmore Film Editing
Alfred Ybarra Art Direction
Victor A. Gangelin Set Decoration
Frank Beetson Costume Design
Ann Peck Costume Design
Ron Talsky Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, November 21
Heroes (John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey) defend the Texas fort against Mexican troops.
Sunday, November 24
Heroes (John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey) defend the Texas fort against Mexican troops.
Thursday, November 28
Heroes (John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey) defend the Texas fort against Mexican troops.
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