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The Alamo: Part 1

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

[Starring] John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Richard Boone
with Frankie Avalon

This homage to the 180-odd men who saved Texas from the Mexicans in 1836, remains one of the most lavish and spectacular westerns ever made.
(Holiday films: pages 13 and 15)
(Colour)

Contributors

Screenplay:
James Edward Grant
Produced and directed by:
John Wayne
Col David Crockett:
John Wayne
Col James Bowie:
Richard Widmark
Col Travis:
Laurence Harvey
Gen Sam Houston:
Richard Boone
Smitty:
Frankie Avalon
Capt Bonham:
Patrick Wayne
Flaca:
Linda Cristal
Beekeeper:
Chill Wills
Juan Seguin:
Joseph Calleia
Mrs Dickinson:
Joan O'Brien
Source: Radio Times

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