Long before the alamo made heroes of jim bowie and davy crockett and spawned the wellknown battle cry, jose antonio navarro and a. Remembering a forgotten alamo movie texas public radio. Unlike films that depict an upbeat ending at the fall of the alamo, this one flashes a title card, asking what price mexican glory. Crockett goes on to equate the words resonant quality with the moment when a mans young son makes his first sound like a man, another highlight from david crocketts speech, included on this soundtrack to the alamo, waynes 1960 labor of love and boxoffice bust. The alamo is a 1960 american historical epic and war film about the 1836 battle of the alamo produced and directed by john wayne and starring wayne as davy crockett. There are roughly 1,00 pages here of facts, trivia, and speculation, all painstakingly researched by john farkis, whose accomplishment in putting together this book appears to nearly match the effort wayne put into making the movie itself. Time and the elements are threatening to overtake the alamo. Jan 08, 2017 remember the alamo is a battle cry meant to motivate bravery by commemorating one of the famous battles where a group of 900 texans fought off the mexican army, killing over 600 troops before succumbing to defeat. Sep 01, 2018 his men thundered a reply with an addendum. The picture also stars richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. The alamo remained a symbol of courage, and in the mexicanamerican war of 18461848, u.
But not everyone knows all the facts about the fort. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The onehour documentary remember the alamo explores the life of the famed tejano leader and his efforts to protect the sovereignty of his homeland as it passed through the hands of multiple. It was directed by john lee hancock, produced by ron howard, brian grazer, and mark johnson, distributed by touchstone pictures, and starred dennis quaid as sam houston, billy bob thornton as david crockett, and jason patric as jim bowie the screenplay is credited to hancock, john sayles. With dennis quaid, billy bob thornton, emilio echevarria, jason patric. Even the most ambitious alamo film to date, john waynes 1960 the alamo, was a critical and financial flop. In the month that followed the battle, the nowfamous cry of remember the alamo.
If we dont know it, we find out in the first scene. The movie, over budget and extensively recut, will finally be released on april 9, laboring under the taint of skeptical industry talk. Dennis quaid stars as general sam houston in this retelling of the famous 1836 battle, in which mexicos santa anna and his troops battle against the americans at the alamo mission during the texan war of independence. Overview memorialized in numerous movies, the battle of the alamo is once again brought to life in this pbs documentary that hews to the facts. The green leaves of summer the alamo original soundtrack by. Watch remember the alamo american experience official. The director of the new alamo movie a lone star native with the revolutionary moniker of john lee hancockhas said that he wanted to make the definitive story of the fabled texas last stand.
Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. Conventional wisdom in hollywood is that any movie named the alamo must be simplistic and rousing, despite the fact that we already know all the defenders got killed. The fourth in the see america first series begins at the west point military academy and then to the naval academy where, through scenes and the narrative of john b. With the release this month of the new movie the alamo, filmgoers far too young to remember the 1960 epic, an outsize drama showcasing wayne as. Here is a movie that captures the loneliness and dread of men waiting for two weeks. Come watch the alamo at the alamo during the anniversary of the famous 1836 siege and battle.
Remember the alamo is a battle cry meant to motivate bravery by commemorating one of the famous battles where a group of 900 texans fought off the mexican army, killing over 600 troops before succumbing to defeat. Remembering the alamo history smithsonian magazine. Check out additional primary sources on the texas revolution at texas rising. Kennedy, the military growth of the usa is traced, up through the defense of the alamo in the war between the republic of texas and mexico in 1836. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing remember the alamo near you. The replica of the alamo built in bracketville, texas, for john waynes 1960 movie the alamo, is crumbling. Bowers details the last days of 180 soldiers during the battle of the alamo and names several famous figures who fought at the alamo, including mexican general santa anna and texans. Oct 05, 2012 original soundtrack by dimitri tiomkin the green leaves of summer john waynes the alamo usa 1960 lyrics. The alamo is a 2004 american western film about the battle of the alamo during the texas. It was billed as an active movie set including production of lonesome dove and bad girls. Start a free trial of quizlet plus by thanksgiving lock in 50% off all year try it free. The movie itself was excellent and gave a great background history of the alamo and the people who fought there. It champions the texans efforts against mexico to establish an. A shapeless mess of a truncated epic, this painfully careful account of the siege and defeat of the ragtag forces defending a fortified san antonio mission complex whose symbolic.
Rent remember the alamo 2004 on dvd and bluray dvd. Two for texas complete 1998 tvmovie remember the alamo. Remember the alamo with a free movie night in the beautiful alamo gardens. The alamo is a 1960 american historical epic and war film about the 1836 battle of the alamo. The battle has been immortalized as a turning point in american history and for involving a number of men who have since become legends in their own right, including. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. The alamo was nominated for seven oscars, including best picture. Its most often used as a battle cry a way to convey strength and honor in three succinct words. Directed by 1 writing credits 1 cast 7 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 art direction by 1 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 4 production management 3. Its derived from the battle of the alamo in san antonio, texas, on march 6, 1836. The battle of the alamo february 23 march 6, 1836 was a pivotal event in the texas revolution. Jan, 2020 the movie itself was excellent and gave a great background history of the alamo and the people who fought there.
It concludes with santa annas defeat at san jacinto in april, 1836. It is also the only film to depict crockett as a slaveowner. In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas. Frontier legend davy crockett played by wayne and his men arrive in san antonio, texas, and volunteer to help defend the alamo, a hopelessly outgunned missionturnedfort. Fifty years ago, actor john wayne and crew set up shop outside of bracketville, texas, to film an ambitious retelling of the epic story of the battle for texas independence. And spending time at my grandmothers place, i felt like i was living in a period movie half the time anyway. Jessies not surprised when her father says theyll be moving f.
We had forgotten what we had learned about the alamo in history classes, so it was a great history lesson before going to see the actual alamo in person. The classic john wayne alamo movie, into which he put so much effort to get the film made, is entertaining and heroic, being a romantic take on the story of less than 200 defending the alamo against some 7000 mexican soldiers. The alamo would be remembered for the valor of men like travis, crockett, and bowie. John waynes directorial debut the alamo is set in 1836. It gave us a glimpse of what acutally happened there. Academy awardr winner billy bob thornton, dennis quaid, and jason patric team up for the acclaimed action epic about one of the most important events in american history. A huge hit in its day, an affair to remember enjoyed a second life in 1993 when it became the film almost everyone was obsessed visit our beta website and give us feedback on our completely redesigned victory dashboard. The battle of the alamo became legendary almost immediately after it ended. Disney initiated the first great alamo craze in 1954 with its tv and movie portrayals of davy crockett, but it remains to be seen if lightning can strike twice for the house that walt built. Remember the alamo tv movie 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Not the original, but the replica for john waynes movie. My father took me to see this movie which i remember enjoying but i also remember being disappointed with the historical inaccuracies which i noticed even as a ten year old. Travis, and the supporting cast features frankie avalon, patrick wayne, linda cristal, joan obrien, chill wills, joseph calleia, ken curtis. Starring dennis quaid as sam houston, billy bob thornton as davy crockett and jason patric as james bowie, the alamo may ultimately find a broad audience. But have you ever wondered exactly why we remember the alamo. A powerful war drama, the alamo delivers an inspiring tale of courage and sacrifice.
Remember the alamo is the first game i ever bought. Remember the alamo is a song written by texan folk singer and songwriter jane bowers. Remember the alamo is a phrase many americans, including children, recognize. I was at a convention in 1982 when i was 9 years old and saw this and immediately bought it. Jan 17, 2012 academy awardr winner billy bob thornton, dennis quaid, and jason patric team up for the acclaimed action epic about one of the most important events in american history. In commemoration of the 1836 siege and battle, well be showing the 2004 film the alamo.
Disney initiated the first great alamo craze in 1954 with its tv and movie portrayals of davy crockett, but it remains to be seen if lightning can. Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of texan and tejano men, led by davy crockett and jim bowie, and mexican dictator santa annas forces at the alamo in san antonio texas. The alamo is a 2004 american western film about the battle of the alamo during the texas revolution. Alamo the alamo 1960 john wayne page 9 western movies saloon forum. After release of the movie, the alamo set was open to the public every day of the year, except christmas day. Most of us have heard the expression remember the alamo. Jim bowie, william barrett travis and davy crockett. After the passing of ranch owner james happy shahan in. Remember the alamo shows how tejanos, far from being passive onlookers, actively changed the course of texas history on the battlefield and in the political arena. Oct 29, 2009 the alamo davy crockett playing violin the alamo film movie 2004 dennis quaid sam houston billy bob thornton davy crockett jason patric james bowie patrick wilson william travis battle for alamo. American experience remember the alamo transcript pbs. Enjoyed watching this movie about the alamo we had visited it.
Noted film historian frank thompson says few alamo movies get much of. The insurgents fatal refusal to surrender to the mexican forces served to stimulate other rebels to continue fighting gen. A visit to the alamo andor attendance at events is an agreement by the participant andor the parent of guardian to allow the alamo to photograph andor film participants without compensation for possible use in digitalprint marketing and publicity efforts. The advance buzz on the alamo was negative, and now i know why. Sure, a battle was fought at the fort, but plenty of battles have been fought in the united states. The alamo original soundtrack dimitri tiomkin songs. It was directed by john lee hancock, produced by ron howard, brian grazer, and mark johnson, distributed by touchstone pictures, and starred dennis quaid as sam houston, billy bob thornton as david crockett, and jason patric as jim bowie.
The alamo, american epic film, released in 1960, that was john waynes dream project about the battle of the alamo 1836. By age ten i was very familiar with the stories of the alamo, and the lives of davy crockett and jim bowie. The americans inside the fort, which numbered at most 200. Then and now, i was disappointed with richard widmark as jim bowie.
Conflict seemed inevitable in the mexicanruled texas of the 1830s, when tejanos tried to live side by side with both mexicans and americans. With john wayne, richard widmark, laurence harvey, frankie avalon. In honor of the films 60th anniversary, we will be showing the alamo 1960, starring john wayne. I had played wargames with my dad and his friends since i was 5 years old and they would help me with the rules. Davy crockett, who, together with colonels jim bowie richard widmark and william travis laurence harvey and 184 hardy. Complete tnt tvmovie from 1998 a throwback american western film directed by rod hardy, and starring kris.
Republic is one of those words that makes me tight in the throat. Rent remember the alamo 2004 on dvd and bluray netflix. Watch remember the alamo american experience official site. The alamo 1960 john wayne pictured richard widmark pictured. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. In order to display showtimes, please select a nearby theatre. This 1926 sixreel silent film directed by anthony xydias is the first time davy crockett takes center stage in an alamo movie. The battle of the alamo during texas war for independence from mexico lasted thirteen days, from february 23, 1836march 6, 1836. Men with names like losoya, esparza, and navarro, whose struggles had led to that fateful day, would be forgotten. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket.
996 226 1304 1434 902 1468 3 840 1078 1468 1282 561 290 1141 22 1045 987 1494 248 1463 1253 775 608 1079 919 1489 535 1466 1356 1160 163 72 1433