The Last Command
"THE BUGLE SOUNDS... No Mercy! No Quarter! for the brave women and 180 gallant men!"
Originally released in 1955. The Last Command is a history/western film. directed by Frank Lloyd.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, and Richard Carlson
Synopsis
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sterling Hayden
as Jim Bowie
Anna Maria Alberghetti
as Consuelo de Quesada
Richard Carlson
as William B. Travis
Arthur Hunnicutt
as Davy Crockett
Ernest Borgnine
as Mike Radin
J. Carrol Naish
as General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Ben Cooper
as Jeb Lacey
John Russell
as Lt. Dickinson
Virginia Grey
as Mrs. Dickinson
Jim Davis
as Ben Evans
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Command about?
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, ma...
Who directed The Last Command?
The Last Command was directed by Frank Lloyd.
How long is The Last Command?
The Last Command has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The Last Command released?
The Last Command was released on August 3, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Command?
The main cast of The Last Command includes Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt, Ernest Borgnine.