
The First Texan
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
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.
HistoryWesternWar
The First Texan
Rating
6.1/10
Release Date
1956-06-29
Runtime
82 minutes
Status
Released
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
Production Companies
Walter Mirisch Productions
Allied Artists