The First Texan

The First Texan (1956)

History, Western, War1 hour and 22 minutes
61%
User score

HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES

Description

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.

Byron Haskin
Director
Daniel B. Ullman
Screenplay, Story

Actors

Joel McCrea
Joel McCrea
Sam Houston
Felicia Farr
Felicia Farr
Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow
Jeff Morrow
Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford
Wallace Ford
Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer
Abraham Sofaer
Don Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCrea
Jody McCrea
Lt. Baker
Chubby Johnson
Chubby Johnson
Deaf Smith - army scout
William Hopper
William Hopper
William Barrett Travis
Dayton Lummis
Dayton Lummis
Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Roy Roberts
Roy Roberts
Col. Sam Sherman
David Silva
David Silva
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Frank Puglia
Frank Puglia
Pepe
James Griffith
James Griffith
Davy Crockett
Nelson Leigh
Nelson Leigh
Col. Hockley
Salvador Baguez
Salvador Baguez
Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
Carl Benton Reid
Carl Benton Reid
President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
William Tannen
William Tannen
President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
Nestor Paiva
Nestor Paiva
Priest (uncredited)
Tom Monroe
Tom Monroe
Lt. Hargrave (uncredited)
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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Keywords
independencebiographypresidentlawyertexanmexican army