The Man from the Alamo

The Man from the Alamo (1953)

  • 100% of critics liked it
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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… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.
Directed By
Budd Boetticher
Written By
D. D. Beauchamp, Steve Fisher
Genres
Western, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Aug 1, 1953 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

    Different take on Alamo legend/event with Glenn Ford.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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

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