Houston: The Legend of Texas
Originally released in 1986. Houston: The Legend of Texas is a western/drama film. directed by Peter Levin. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian, and Devon Ericson
Synopsis
Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas into a powerful entity in its own right. Refusing to forget the Alamo (as if anyone could), Houston led the military in Texas' rebellion against Mexico. G.D. Spradlin co-stars as President Andrew Jackson, with Michael Beck appearing as Jim Bowie, James Stephens as Stephen Austin, and Richard Yniguez as Mexican General Santa Anna. Lensed on location in the Lone Star state, this sweeping made-for-TV film originally occupied three hours' screen time on November 22, 1986. Its title at that time was Houston: The Legend of Texas. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sam Elliott
as Sam Houston
Claudia Christian
as Eliza Allen
Devon Ericson
as Tiana Rogers
Michael C. Gwynne
as Mosely Baker
Donald Moffat
as Col. John Allen
John Quade
as Sen. Stansbury
Ned Romero
as Chief John Jolley
William Russ
as William Travis
John P. Ryan
as David Burnett
James Stephens
as Stephen Austin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston: The Legend of Texas about?
Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas into a powerful entity in its own right. Refusing to forget the Alamo (as if anyone could), Houst...
Who directed Houston: The Legend of Texas?
Houston: The Legend of Texas was directed by Peter Levin.
How long is Houston: The Legend of Texas?
Houston: The Legend of Texas has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was Houston: The Legend of Texas released?
Houston: The Legend of Texas was released on November 22, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Houston: The Legend of Texas?
The main cast of Houston: The Legend of Texas includes Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian, Devon Ericson, Michael C. Gwynne, Donald Moffat.