The Man from the Alamo
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The Man from the Alamo

Out Of Texas' Bravest Hour... Came The Man They Called The Coward

During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?

Western

Why watch this

During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?

Released August 7, 1953

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Released
Votes
42
Seasons
-

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Glenn Ford

Glenn Ford

John Stroud

Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Beth Anders

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

John Gage

Hugh O'Brian

Hugh O'Brian

Lt. Lamar

Victor Jory

Victor Jory

Jess Wade

Neville Brand

Neville Brand

Dawes

John Daheim

John Daheim

Cavish

Myra Marsh

Myra Marsh

Ma Anders

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