The First Texan
“HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES”
1956•1h 22m•6.7•Released
HistoryWestern
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
Writer
Daniel B. Ullman
Languages
English
Studio
Walter Mirisch Productions
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)
Roy Roberts
Col. Sam Sherman
David Silva
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Frank Puglia
Pepe
James Griffith
Davy Crockett
Nelson Leigh
Col. Hockley
Production
Company
Walter Mirisch Productions
Company
Allied Artists
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