Movie·1956·1h 22m
The First Texan
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
Directed By
Byron Haskin
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Cinematography
Wilfrid M. Cline
Music
Roy Webb
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
10 votes
Where to watch
Region: ESRent
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Cast
Joel McCrea
Sam Houston
Felicia Farr
Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow
Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford
Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer
Don Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCrea
Lt. Baker
Chubby Johnson
Deaf Smith - army scout
William Hopper
William Barrett Travis
Dayton Lummis
Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Roy Roberts
Col. Sam Sherman
David Silva
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Frank Puglia
Pepe
James Griffith
Davy Crockett
Nelson Leigh
Col. Hockley
Salvador Baguez
Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
Carl Benton Reid
President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
William Tannen
President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Byron Haskin
Director
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Daniel B. Ullman
Story, Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
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