The First Texan (1956)
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
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.
Director: Byron Haskin
Genre: History, Western, War
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: June 29, 1956
Cast
- 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)
Screenplay
- Daniel B. Ullman (Story)
- Daniel B. Ullman (Screenplay)
Music: Roy Webb
Cinematography: Wilfrid M. Cline
Production: Walter Mirisch Productions, Allied Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
independence, biography, president, lawyer, texan, mexican army
More Films by Director: Byron Haskin
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Texan about?
- 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.
- Who directed The First Texan?
- The First Texan was directed by Byron Haskin.
- Who stars in The First Texan?
- The First Texan stars Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jeff Morrow, Wallace Ford, Abraham Sofaer, Jody McCrea.
- How long is The First Texan?
- The First Texan has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The First Texan?
- The First Texan is a History, Western, War film.
- Where was The First Texan produced?
- The First Texan was produced in United States of America.