THE ALAMO (1960) | The Short Way to Start a War | MGM

In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice 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)
Directed by John Wayne
Original Screenplay by James Edward Grant
Cast: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O'Brien, Chill Wills, Ken Curtis, Carlos Arruza, Jester Hairston, Joseph Calleia, and guest star Richard Boone
Not Rated
Available on Blu-Ray, DVD and digital platforms.

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The Alamo (1960)

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[randomobserver]

Big shout out to the costumers. Especially for making the Mexican army look so much like bosses. Always loved that element of this movie. Also the musical team.

[Dominibiza]

I love this movie and I have seen it several times. I still cry at the end. Wonderful soundtrack, wonderful casting, wonderful lyrics, thank you M. John Wayne

[justanobadi]

3:13 "oh I'm sorry, did I break your concentration? Please, do go on. Something about 'no quarter?'"

[RobertJones-uxnc]

One of my favorite John Wayne movies of all times.

[charlessavoie]

The rider reading the scroll had the most intense, authentic Mexican accent I have ever heard. Perfect!

[randomobserver]

Great scene- the urgency of grabbing some guy's shirt for a white flag, the ride out with it at the gallop, the officer's authoritative reading of the speech, all hint at the aspiration to just take the town and the mission at one fell swoop, but clear intent to stage an assault if they must. Travis' reply is as eloquent as McAuliffe's "Nuts" at Bastogne. Also, "Generalissimo Santa Anna, Absolute Ruler of Mexico", is doubtless inaccurate, but I like a man who takes a title that brooks no argument.

[maxrostedt]

It would be nice to learn who was the actor as a Mexican cavalry officer? That man knew his riding. Like a competing equestrian, knew his business.

[michelleromani]

Laurence Harvey’s facial expressions said more than words.

[TheRealMediaMan]

I remember the Davy Crockett version. From his TV show.

[Jermster_]

In Making of John Wayne's The Alamo, it was revealed that the cannon rolled over the foot of Laurence Harvey, breaking it at the instep. He continued with the scene.

[michelleromani]

Laurence Harvey firing that canon like a boss with that defiant look on his face!!

[akntangul]

First ALAMO film excellent, not other repeating Alamo films, because of all artists

[lockload]

watched about ten times in theaters and dvd, but need blu ray version for my frequent viewing.

[arch]

Not a bad movie but was completely Hollywood, not historically accurate at all.
Loved it as a kid.

[odysseusrex]

This is one of my favorite scenes in this movie. The actors playing the Mexican soldiers are just magnificent horsemen, dashing along at a full gallop and yet keeping their nbacks ramrod straight. Obviously, those were not just ordinary actors. In a real situation, they would have made fine cavalry.

[charlessavoie]

If you like Ruichard Widmark see his best movie "The Bedford Incident" also "Run For The Sun" and "The Long Ships."

[alexbowman]

The only reason the Alamo held out for so long was that Santa Anna was waiting, hoping Sam Houston would turn up with his army to attempt to relieve the siege.

[tombankwel]

I have the road version of this movie on VHS 245 min and the soundtrack with 4 hours of music from Dimitri tiomkin, the Best movie of All time

[thomasfleischer]

Imagine the Alamo battle directed by Sam Peckinpah...

[BladeStar-uqxe]

Inaccurate as all heck, but probably the most fun version out there. I have, I think, all but 1. I even have the Silent version.