The Last Command

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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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

History,

Western,

War

Duration:

110 minutes

Year:

1955

Director:

Frank Lloyd

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Company:

Republic Pictures

Cast:
Sterling Hayden

Jim Bowie

Anna Maria Alberghetti

Consuelo de Quesada

Richard Carlson

William B. Travis

Arthur Hunnicutt

Davy Crockett

Ernest Borgnine

Mike Radin

Crew:
Frank Lloyd

Director

Warren Duff

Screenplay

Sy Bartlett

Story

Max Steiner

Original Music Composer

Jack A. Marta

Director of Photography