The Alamo
The Alamo (24-Oct-1960)
Director: John Wayne
Writer: James Edward Grant
The defense of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas against the onslaught of 6,000 Mexican troops led by Santa Anna. The entire garrison was lost, including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett. Embellished account. Won Oscar for Best Sound; received 6 additional nominations including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, and Best Score. Watch the full version (3 hours 10 minutes), which includes 40 minutes of footage which was cut prior to general release.
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