The Alamo (1960): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Alamo is a 1960 adventure western starring John Wayne as Col. Davy Crockett, Chill Wills and Laurence Harvey. It runs 3 hours 22 minutes and earned $6,334 worldwide. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 22m (202 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Batjac Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Alamo About?
The premise of The Alamo without spoilers.
A legendary true account of a small band of soldiers who defended a mission that had become a fortress and later a shrine. In a hopeless battle against a massive army, they sacrificed everything to stop a tyrant from crushing the fledgling Republic of Texas, their stand becoming an enduring symbol of courage.
The Alamo Themes & Keywords
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- cannon
- battle of the alamo
- year 1836
- hand to hand combat
- bayonet fight
- fistfight
- gunfight
- shootout
- epic war
- violence
- u.s. army
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- americans vs mexicans
- behind enemy lines
- fight to the death
- self sacrifice
- alamo
- texas revolution
- courage
- mexican texas
- texas
- horse chase
- combat
- bayonet charge
- fixed bayonet
- lance
- stabbed with a spear
- stabbed with a sword
- cavalry charge
- infantry
- sword fight
- escalade
- epic western
- epic history
- gun violence
- classical western
- blockbuster
- stabbed with a bayonet
- jim bowie character
- davy crockett character
- colonel the military rank
- captain the military rank
- william barret travis character
- 1830s
- mexican army
- cavalry officer
- prologue
- cattle rustling
- actor director producer
- desert adventure
Where to Watch The Alamo
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Alamo Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as Col. Davy Crockett, with Chill Wills as Beekeeper and Laurence Harvey as Col. William Travis.
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John Wayne as Col. Davy Crockett -
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Laurence Harvey as Col. William Travis -
William Henry as Dr. Sutherland
Also Starring in The Alamo
· 32 more- Chuck Hayward Tennessean (uncredited)
- Patrick Wayne Capt. James Butler Bonham
- Linda Cristal Flaca
- Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Lt. 'Irish' Finn
- Richard Widmark Jim Bowie
- Hank Worden Parson
- Denver Pyle Thimblerig (the Gambler)
- Fred Graham Bearded Volunteer (uncredited)
- Chuck Roberson Tennesseean
- Veda Ann Borg Blind Nell Robertson
- Jack Pennick Sgt. Lightfoot (uncredited)
- Joseph Calleia Juan Seguin
- Richard Boone Gen. Sam Houston
- Frankie Avalon Smitty
- John Dierkes Jocko Robertson
- Danny Borzage Bowie's Man (uncredited)
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- Ken Curtis Capt. Almeron Dickinson
- Olive Carey Mrs. Dennison
- Jester Hairston Jethro
- Ted White Tennessean (uncredited)
- Wesley Lau Emil
- Joan O'Brien Mrs. Sue Dickinson
- George Ross Bowie's Man (uncredited)
- Big John Hamilton Bowie's Man (uncredited)
- Joe Canutt Bowie's Man (uncredited)
- Ruben Padilla General Santa Anna
- Carlos Arruza Lt. Reyes
- Carol Baxter Melinda (uncredited)
- Bill Daniel Col. Neill
- Tap Canutt Bowie's Man (uncredited)
- Aissa Wayne Lisa Angelica Dickinson
- J.R. Miller Bowie's Man (uncredited)
The Alamo Box Office
The Alamo grossed $6,334 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.3K
- International
- $6.3K
The Alamo Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 1 trailer, 4 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip THE ALAMO (1960) | Battle Scene | MGM
- Clip THE ALAMO (1960) | The Short Way to Start a War | MGM
- Clip THE ALAMO (1960) | The Night Raid Scene | MGM
- Clip THE ALAMO (1960) | Davy Crockett Meets Jim Bowie | MGM
The Alamo Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “O Álamo” and “Άλαμο”.
- Also known as
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- O Álamo
- Άλαμο
- El Álamo
- La battaglia di Alamo
- Alamo Kalesi
- 锦绣山河烈士血
- Аламо
- アラモ
- 알라모
- האלמו
- ศึกอลาโม่
- 錦繡山河烈士血
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Movies Like The Alamo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Alamo, Alamo: The Price of Freedom and Martyrs of the Alamo.
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The Alamo 2004 -
Alamo: The Price of Freedom 1988 -
Martyrs of the Alamo 1915 -
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory 1987 -
The Man from the Alamo 1953 -
Houston: The Legend of Texas 1986 -
The Road to Fort Alamo 1964 -
Man of Conquest 1939 -
One Man's Hero 1999 -
The First Texan 1956 -
The Proud and Damned 1972 -
Texas 1995
The Alamo FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of The Alamo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Alamo?
The Alamo runs 3 hours 22 minutes (202 minutes).
When was The Alamo released?
The Alamo was released on October 23, 1960.
Who is in the cast of The Alamo?
The Alamo stars John Wayne as Col. Davy Crockett, Chill Wills as Beekeeper and Laurence Harvey as Col. William Travis, among 36 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Alamo?
In the US, The Alamo is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Alamo make at the box office?
The Alamo grossed $6,334 worldwide.
Does The Alamo have a post-credit scene?
No. The Alamo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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