The Man from the Alamo
Seen it?1953 | 79 min | Western
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Unable to expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year – Actor.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Budd Boetticher
- Glenn FordJohn Stroud
- Julie AdamsBeth Anders
- Chill WillsJohn Gage
- Hugh O'BrianLt. Lamar
- Victor JoryJess Wade
- Neville BrandDawes
- John DaheimCavish
- Myra MarshMa Anders
- Jeanne CooperKate Lamar
- Marc CavellCarlos