The First Texan

The First Texan

Release date : June 29, 1956
Runtime : 1h 22m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Byron Haskin /
Production companies : Walter Mirisch Productions / Allied Artists /
June 29, 1956 1h 22m United States of America History English More
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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.
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Joel McCrea
Sam Houston
Felicia Farr
Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow
Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford
Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer
Don Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCrea
Lt. Baker
Chubby Johnson
Deaf Smith - army scout
William Hopper
William Barrett Travis
Dayton Lummis
Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Roy Roberts
Col. Sam Sherman
David Silva
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
James Griffith
Davy Crockett
Nelson Leigh
Col. Hockley
Salvador Baguez
Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
Carl Benton Reid
President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
William Tannen
President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)

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  • title:The First Texan
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1956
  • Runtime:1h 22m
  • Genres: History · Western · War ·
  • Countries of origin: United States of America ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Byron Haskin /
  • Writers: Daniel B. Ullman · Daniel B. Ullman ·
  • Production companies: Walter Mirisch Productions · Allied Artists ·
  • Overview: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.
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