The Alamo

Name: The Alamo
Director: John Wayne
Genre: War, Adventure, History, Western
Released: 1960
Duration: 3 h 22 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne

The Mission That Became a Fortress! The Fortress That Became a Shrine!

19603h 22m7.1(403 votes)

WarAdventureHistoryWestern

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.

The Alamo (1960) is a war, adventure, history, and western film directed by John Wayne. It stars John Wayne, Richard Widmark, and Laurence Harvey. The film runs for 3 hours 22 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 403 votes.

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Director

John Wayne

Cast

John Wayne

Col. Davy Crockett

Richard Widmark

Jim Bowie

Laurence Harvey

Col. William Travis

Frankie Avalon

Smitty

Patrick Wayne

Capt. James Butler Bonham

Linda Cristal

Flaca

Joan O'Brien

Mrs. Sue Dickinson

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Is The Alamo Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alamo

Where can I watch The Alamo?

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Who stars in The Alamo?

The Alamo stars John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, and Frankie Avalon, and was directed by John Wayne.

How long is The Alamo?

The Alamo has a runtime of 3 hours 22 minutes.

When did The Alamo come out?

The Alamo was released in 1960.

What genre is The Alamo?

The Alamo is a war, adventure, history, and western film.

Is The Alamo worth watching?

The Alamo holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.