The Alamo
"The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!"
Originally released in 1960. The Alamo is a war/adventure film. directed by John Wayne. With a runtime of 3h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Wayne, Richard Widmark, and Laurence Harvey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
3h 22m
202 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (380 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.9M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,900,000
Production Companies
- Batjac Productions
- The Alamo Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Alamo?
The Alamo has a runtime of 3 hours and 22 minutes (202 minutes total).
When was The Alamo released?
The Alamo was released on October 23, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Alamo?
The main cast of The Alamo includes John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne.
Is The Alamo worth watching?
The Alamo has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 380 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.