The First Texan

The First Texan

1956
1h 22m
6.3

6.3/10

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History Western War

"HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES"

Overview

After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Walter Mirisch Productions Allied Artists
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

independence biography president lawyer texan mexican army

Quick Facts

Release Date June 29, 1956
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0049211

Cast

Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea

Sam Houston

Felicia Farr
Felicia Farr

Katherine Delaney

Jeff Morrow
Jeff Morrow

Jim Bowie

Wallace Ford
Wallace Ford

Henry Delaney

Abraham Sofaer
Abraham Sofaer

Don Carlos - magistrate

Jody McCrea
Jody McCrea

Lt. Baker

Chubby Johnson
Chubby Johnson

Deaf Smith - army scout

William Hopper
William Hopper

William Barrett Travis

Dayton Lummis
Dayton Lummis

Stephen Austin

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)

Roy Roberts
Roy Roberts

Col. Sam Sherman

David Silva
David Silva

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

Key Crew

Byron Haskin
Director
Daniel B. Ullman
Screenplay