Movie Description
The Last Command
(1955)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Frank Lloyd
- Editor : Tony Martinelli
- Cast : Sterling Hayden,Anna Maria Alberghetti,Richard Carlson,Arthur Hunnicutt,Ernest Borgnine,J. Carrol Naish,Ben Cooper,John Russell,Virginia Grey,Jim Davis,Eduard Franz,Otto Kruger,Russell Simpson,Roy Roberts,Slim Pickens,Hugh Sanders,Argentina Brunetti,Kermit Maynard,Rico Alaniz,Morris Ankrum,Edward Colmans,Vicente Padula
Cast
Jim Bowie
Consuelo de Quesada
William B. Travis
Davy Crockett
Mike Radin
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Jeb Lacey
Lt. Dickinson
Mrs. Dickinson
Ben Evans
Lorenzo de Quesada
Stephen F. Austin
The Parson
Dr. Summerfield
Abe
Sam Houston
Maria
Cantina Barfly
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Facts
Original TitleThe Last Command
Status Released
Release Information
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1955-08-03
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 50m
Production CompaniesRepublic Pictures
Genres
- History
- Western
- War
