The Alamo (1960 movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Alamo |
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1960 Theatrical Poster by Reynold Brown
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| Directed by | John Wayne |
| Produced by | John Wayne |
| Written by | James Edward Grant |
| Starring | John Wayne Richard Widmark Laurence Harvey |
| Music by | Dimitri Tiomkin |
| Cinematography | William H. Clothier |
| Editing by | Stuart Gilmore |
| Studio | The Alamo Company United Artists Batjac Productions |
| Distributed by | United Artists |
| Release date(s) | October 24, 1960 |
| Running time | 202 min. (roadshow version); 167 min. (general release version) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12 million est. |
| Money made | $730.4 million(US/ Canada) |
The Alamo is a famous American epic movie from 1960. It tells the story of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, a very important event in Texas history. The movie is a historical-western film.
The famous actor John Wayne not only starred in the movie but also produced and directed it. He played the role of Davy Crockett. Another well-known actor, Richard Widmark, played Jim Bowie. The movie was filmed in Texas and released by United Artists. It was a very long film, lasting over three hours.
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What is The Alamo?
The Alamo was a real place, a mission and fortress in San Antonio, Texas. In 1836, a small group of Texan defenders fought a much larger Mexican army there. This battle was a key moment in the Texas Revolution, where Texans fought for their independence from Mexico. The movie shows the bravery of these defenders.
Making the Movie
John Wayne had wanted to make a movie about the Alamo for a long time. He put a lot of effort into making this film. A huge set was built in Texas to look exactly like the Alamo mission. This made the movie feel very real and grand. The movie cost a lot of money to make for its time, about $12 million.
Who Are the Main Characters?
The movie features several real-life heroes of the Alamo:
- Davy Crockett: Played by John Wayne, Crockett was a famous frontiersman and politician from Tennessee. He came to Texas to help with the revolution.
- Jim Bowie: Played by Richard Widmark, Bowie was known for his large knife, called a "Bowie knife." He was a tough fighter and leader.
- William B. Travis: Played by Laurence Harvey, Travis was the young commander of the Alamo defenders. He was in charge of the soldiers inside the fort.
These characters, along with many others, fought bravely against the Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Is the Movie Historically Accurate?
While The Alamo is an exciting movie, it's important to know that it's not completely accurate to history. Movies often change details to make the story more dramatic or entertaining. For example, some events are shown differently than how they really happened. However, the movie does capture the spirit of courage and sacrifice that the defenders of the Alamo showed. It helps people remember this important part of American and Texan history.
Images for kids
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Replica Alamo mission used for production
See also
In Spanish: El Álamo (película de 1960) para niños
