Last Night at the Alamo (1983): Cast & Plot
Last Night at the Alamo is a 1983 comedy drama starring Steven Mattila as Ichabod William, Tina-Bess Hubbard and Amanda Lamar. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Álamo Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Last Night at the Alamo About?
The premise of Last Night at the Alamo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On the final night before a suburban Houston bar is forced to close for redevelopment, its regulars confront an uncertain future. As they drink heavily, longtime patron Cowboy hints at connections in high places that might pull off a last‑minute rescue, leading to a chaotic, bittersweet showdown.
Last Night at the Alamo Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- texas
- beer
- friend
- schlitz
- pickup truck
- cowboy hat
- rifle
- driving
- drinking beer
- pool table
- telephone call
- politician
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- motel
- montgomery ward
- male female relationship
- low budget film
- husband wife relationship
- high school rival
- fight
- drink
- college roommate
- clothing
- houston texas
- slice of life
- one night timespan
- nostalgia
- friendship
- demolition
- bar
- independent film
Last Night at the Alamo Cast & Characters
Steven Mattila leads the cast as Ichabod William, with Tina-Bess Hubbard as Mary and Amanda Lamar as Lisa.
- Steven Mattila as Ichabod William
- Tina-Bess Hubbard as Mary
- Amanda Lamar as Lisa
- Lou Perryman as Claude Grimes
Also Starring in Last Night at the Alamo
· 21 more- Sonny Carl Davis Cowboy Regan
- J. Michael Hammond Steve
- Oscar James Dub
- Kim Henkel Lionel
- Eagle Pennell Bo
- Doris Hargrave Janice
- Edwin Avedissian Chase (uncredited)
- Judie Stephen Mavis
- Henry Wideman Willie
- Jeanette Wiggins Lois
- Peggy Pinnell Ginger
- George Pheneger Skipper
- Earnest Huerta Jr. Hector
- David Schied Poke
- John Heaner Wayne
- Sarah Louise Hudgins Darla
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- Hi Bice Slim
- Henry Kana Ray
- Pam Feicht Connie
- Eric Alan Edwards Charlie
- Arnold Cavases Armando
Last Night at the Alamo Plot Summary
What happens in Last Night at the Alamo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the eve of demolition, The Alamo—a Houston dive bar—becomes a gathering place for regulars who reminisce about better days and debate what the future might hold. Ichabod, Steven Mattila, a cranky, young exterminator, arrives with his long-suffering girlfriend Mary, Amanda Lamar. Also joining the scene is Claude, Lou Perryman, a blue-collar regular who is furious after being kicked out of his own house, and Cowboy Regan, Sonny Carl Davis, who has resurfaced after a few days away and hopes to mobilize help to save the bar by contacting a former college roommate who now wields political clout in Austin.
Full summary
The whole story of Last Night at the Alamo, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Last Night at the Alamo?
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Who is the cranky young exterminator that arrives with his girlfriend Mary?
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Last Night at the Alamo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Last Night at the Alamo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Last Night at the Alamo?
Last Night at the Alamo runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Last Night at the Alamo released?
Last Night at the Alamo was released on October 2, 1983.
Who is in the cast of Last Night at the Alamo?
Last Night at the Alamo stars Steven Mattila as Ichabod William, Tina-Bess Hubbard as Mary and Amanda Lamar as Lisa, among 25 credited actors.
Does Last Night at the Alamo have a post-credit scene?
No. Last Night at the Alamo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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