You are foolish Señor, but not lacking in courage.
The First Texan is directed by Byron Ha...
The First Texan
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.
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- Cast
- Crew
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The First Texan
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 29, 1956
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
History, Western, War
User Score
61%
Original Title
The First Texan
Production Companies
Walter Mirisch Productions, Allied Artists
Director
Byron Haskin
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.