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The Man from the Alamo (1953)

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Release Date: Aug 1, 1953 Wide

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The Man From the Alamo manages to pack a few nuances and surprises in its traditional western plotline. During the siege at the Alamo, John Stroud (Glenn Ford) is chosen by lot to leave the fort and warn the families of the mission's defenders of the impending arrival of General Santa Ana. But when everyone around him is wiped out by the Mexicans, Stroud has no proof that he was ordered to leave his post, and is therefore branded a coward. He spends the rest of the film performing acts of

Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.

Western, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Budd Boetticher

Written By: D. D. Beauchamp, Steve Fisher

In Theaters: Aug 1, 1953 Wide

Cast

Glenn Ford
John Stoud
Julie Adams
Beth Anders
Chill Wills
John Gage
Hugh O'Brian
Lt. Lamar
Victor Jory
Jess Wade
Jeanne Cooper
Kate Lamar
Neville Brand
Dawes
John Day
Cavish
Myra Marsh
Ma Anders
Marc Cavell
Carlos
Edward Norris
Mapes
Guy Williams
Sergeant
George Eldredge
Dan Poore

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Different take on Alamo legend/event with Glenn Ford.

November 1, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

Budd Boetticher directs a superior no-nonsense action-packed traditional 'B' Western.

November 30, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Interesting "what if" story.

August 19, 2008

Anthony Valletta

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