
Sam Elliot portrays Sam Houston, the leader who helped forge Texas into an independent republic and commanded troops after the Alamo in the war with Mexico. G.D. Spradlin appears as President Andrew Jackson, Michael Beck as Jim Bowie and Richard Yniguez as General Santa Anna. The 3‑hour film premiered Nov 22 1986 as Houston: The Legend of Texas.
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Explore the complete cast of Houston: The Legend of Texas, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Sam Elliott
Sam Houston

James Stephens
Stephen Austin

Donald Moffat
Col. John Allen

John P. Ryan
David Burnett

Michael C. Gwynne
Mosely Baker

Claudia Christian
Eliza Allen

William Russ
William Travis

John Quade
Sen. Stansbury

Richard Yniguez
Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna

Ned Romero
Chief John Jolley

G. D. Spradlin
President Andrew Jackson

Devon Ericson
Tiana Rogers
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