The alamo 1966 tv episode the footage of the mexican attack on the alamo is from the film, edited with closer footage ofthe tv actors. He did finally clear his debts from making the movie when the television rights were sold. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. June 20, 2014 by toby bill hunt at the digital bits has a bit more news on the status of john waynes the alamo 1960. An alternative to this model arose in the 1950s and 1960s when movies. Movie zyng classic vintage special interest movies video. Buy alamo movie book by frank thompson online at alibris. So far as being a critical failure is concerned, it is true that. Released 1960, the alamo stars john wayne, richard widmark, laurence harvey, richard boone the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 41 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which. Alamo pob, o alamo pob, o alamo 1960 pob, the alamo eng pontuacao do filme. Featuring john wayne, richard widmark, laurence harvey, john dierkes and others. The picture also stars richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. The side story of david davy crockett with lady flacka and the story of hunting with his men did not occur. Travis, and the supporting cast features frankie avalon, patrick wayne, linda cristal, joan obrien, chill wills, joseph calleia, ken curtis.
John wayne, richard widmark, frankie avalon, joseph calleia the legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas. The cast also includes richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. Packed with hollywood heavyweights, john waynes the alamo 1960 was a motion picture near and dear to the dukes heart. Mgm get this dvd on walmart buy or rent digital on vudu note. Subtitles are sorted by relevance for searching keywords.
The green leaves of summer the alamo original soundtrack. View the alamo, 1960, directed by john wayne, with john wayne, richard widmark, laurence harvey, in its original aspect ratio. It is a rich and interesting view of the different. John wayne directs and stars in this epic, oscarnominated treatment of events at the alamo in 1836. The alamo was one of the top grossing movies in 1960. Years in the making the legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas. What other subtitles would you like to see from us. Under the loving care of the daughters of the republic of texas, the neglected mission was transformed into a shrine that continues to attract thousands of. The alamo is a 1960 american historical epic and war film about the 1836 battle of the alamo produced and directed by john wayne and starring wayne as davy crockett. The alamo 1960 movie simple english wikipedia, the. In 1836, 187 americans and texicans stood against the attack of santa anas 7,000man army for more than days. John wayne proves to be less compelling behind the camera than he is before it in the alamo, a blustery dramatization of the forts last stand that feels more like a. Alternatively, use the tick boxes to select only the releases you wish to view and then click apply filter. Frontier legend davy crockett played by wayne and his men arrive in san antonio, texas, and volunteer to help defend the alamo, a hopelessly outgunned missionturnedfort.
In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in. The alamo 1960 movie simple english wikipedia, the free. The alamo 1960 tt0053580 the legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas. As of april 2007 all dvd releases feature the shorter general release version. Here is the roadshow directors cut of john waynes the alamo 1960, the first of two films that wayne was ever officially credited with directing. At the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. Though alamo village is no longer open to the public, the actual alamo, in downtown san antonio, is open every day except christmas. John waynes directorial debut the alamo is set in 1836.
With john wayne, richard widmark, laurence harvey, frankie avalon. The alamo is a 1960 american historicalwestern epic movie about the 1836 battle of the alamo. The movie was filmed on location in texas and released by united artists. Waynes friend and colleague john ford directed the second. That film, as you might already suspect, is the alamo 1960, directed by and starring the legendary john wayne. This classic film, based on the fall of the alamo in 1836, provides viewers with an inside look at how this historical tragedy came about. We encourage you to leave comments regarding the the alamo subtitles. What are the two meanings of siege given in your movie notes. Picture, supporting actor, cinematography, sound winner, editing, score and song. Less than a mile away, take in a free screening of san antonio. John wayne drew on what he learned from john ford, howard hawks, and practically. It wasnt until 1992 that these scenes were restored for release on laserdisc and vhs. Download this subtitles from our download location, see more details bellow. This epic film deals with how those men happened to be inside the missionnow a converted fortin the small village of san antonio, texas, and how this led to the tragedy at the alamo.
Even the most ambitious alamo film to date, john waynes 1960 the alamo, was a critical and financial flop. The alamo first appeared on the screen back in 1960. Apr 04, 2018 parents need to know that this movie has intense battle violence with many deaths. Tell mgm its time now to save john waynes the alamo. The picture also stars richard widmark as jim bowie. Dvdrom feature, windows program with sony pictures weblinks. Jun 20, 2014 an update on the alamos restoration concerns.
According to the insert, this is the restored 1960 roadshow edition. Dec, 2017 davy crockett,jim bowie,william travis,sam houston. The problem with it turning a profit was that wayne spent too much in making it. Original soundtrack by dimitri tiomkin the green leaves of summer john waynes the alamo usa 1960 lyrics. This may not have any effect on getting the film properly restored, but i would recommend to any who have liked this page, and want to see no film being destroyed by purposeful neglect as is the case with the alamo, then send an email to the library of congress requesting that the film be added to the national film registry. Davy crockett, who, together with colonels jim bowie richard widmark and william travis laurence harvey and 184 hardy americans and texicans, defends the alamo mission against the troops of mexican general santa ana. Xvidqix standard definition movies, that were made this century up to the year 2009, ripped from a retail source dvdrip, bdrip, excluding r5 dvdrips. United states statutes at large, volume 119, 109th congress, 1st.
Eight programs span the years from early civilizations and centuries of slavery. Apr 09, 2004 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the alamo spanish subtitles near you. William travis patrick wilson, james bowie patric, and david crockett thornton their againstallodds courage at the alamo would forever live on as a. The alamo, american epic film, released in 1960, that was john waynes dream project about the battle of the alamo 1836. Under the loving care of the daughters of the republic of texas, the neglected mission was transformed into a shrine that continues to attract thousands of visitors from around the world each year. All images and subtitles are ed to their respectful owners unless stated otherwise. In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas.
No subtitling information available for this dvd title. A group of 187 americans, led by colonels william travis laurence harvey, davey crockett wayne and jim bowie richard widmark battle to hold off santa annas army of 7,000. Originally running over 200 minutes in length, it lost approximately 35 minutes for its wide release. The alamo and its defenders grew into enduring symbols of courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. Most sources call the movie a critical and box office failure. The alamo texas film commission office of the texas. The magnificent seventhe alamo 2 discs dvd best buy. The alamo is a 1960 film that tells the legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas.
Bowie was not ever shot but was ill with typhoid nor did he have a six barreled gun. Fantastic fest is the largest genre film festival in the u. But during our conversation last week, robert alerted us to the fact that another beloved classic film is not faring nearly so well. Everyone in the alamo is killed made clear at the very beginning of the movie. The alamo 1960 john waynes epic the alamo was filmed near brackettville, texas, on a set specifically made for the film. Media in category the alamo 1960 film this category contains only the following file. Episode costumes for rhodes reason and jim davis are matched to those of laurence harvey and richard widmark in the film. Characters drink and smoke and use some strong language, including insults like catamite that might be unfamiliar to todays audiences. Now this roadshow cut runs more than 40 minutes longer than the theatrical cut that you can find on dvd. In san antonio a ragtag army of settlers and ranchers struggle against the troops of mexican leader gen. Although based on history, this film is not a classroomstudy of the events that led to the fall of the alamo. Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of texan and tejano men, led by davy crockett and jim bowie, and mexican dictator santa annas forces at the alamo in san antonio, texas. May 01, 2004 disney initiated the first great alamo craze in 1954 with its tv and movie portrayals of davy crockett, but it remains to be seen if lightning can strike twice for the house that walt built.
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