About this release
Sam Houston (McCrea) divorzia dalla moglie, lascia la carica di governatore del Tennessee e va a vivere nel Texas, fino ad allora sotto il dominio messicano. Comincia ad esercitare la professione d’avvocato. Poiché ha difeso due coloni anglosassoni accusati di ribellione, gli viene proposto di guidare l’insurrezione contro i latino-americani. Accetta e, dopo la sconfitta di Alamo, ottiene con la splendida vittoria di San Jacinto l’indipendenza del paese.
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Disc 1
DVD
The First Texan (1956)
82 min
WesternHistoryWar
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.
Credits
Director
Byron Haskin
Writer
Daniel B. Ullman
Cast
Joel McCreaas Sam Houston
Felicia Farras Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrowas Jim Bowie
Wallace Fordas Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaeras Don Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCreaas Lt. Baker
Chubby Johnsonas Deaf Smith - army scout
William Hopperas William Barrett Travis
Dayton Lummisas Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.as Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Cinematographer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Composer
Roy Webb
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 17, 2026