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The Alamo

Historical epic depicting the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, where a small group of Texans were besieged in an abandoned mission by a massive Mexican army.

The story of the historic 1836 battle in the Texan War of Independence. Facing huge numbers of Mexican troops, a small band of Texan soldiers and volunteers - including William Travis, Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie - retreat within the walls of the Alamo, a Franciscan mission that was converted into a military fort. Once inside, the men prepare themselves for what will be a bloody battle to the death.

2 hours, 5 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 Dec 2016 11:20

Music Played

  • Sunblock

    Moksa

  • Studio Musicians

    Odesel Kamarad

  • Brian Houston

    The Days of Pearly Spencer

Review: The Alamo

'A political opportunist, a maudlin drunk and a tubercular grump'

Credits

Role Contributor
Davy Crockett Billy Bob Thornton
Sam Houston Dennis Quaid
William Travis Patrick Wilson
Jim Bowie Jason Patric
Santa Ana Emilio Echevarria
Juan Seguin Jordi Molla
Susanna Dickinson Laura Clifton
Sergeant William Ward Leon Rippy
Micajah Autry Kevin Page
Colonel Green Jameson Tom Davidson
Albert Grimes Robert Prentiss
Director John Lee Hancock
Producer Brian Grazer
Producer Mark Johnson
Producer Ron Howard
Writer Leslie Bohem
Writer Stephen Gaghan
Writer John Lee Hancock

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Dec 2007 22:55
  • Sun 9 Dec 2007 23:15
  • New Year's Day 2009 12:50
  • Sun 22 Aug 2010 13:30
  • Sun 22 Aug 2010 14:10
  • Sun 14 Aug 2011 15:55
  • Sun 5 Oct 2014 15:00
  • Sun 31 Jan 2016 12:00
  • Wed 28 Dec 2016 11:20