The First Texan
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
1956-06-29 | 82 minutes
Plot Summary
After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.
Cast
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Joel McCreaSam Houston
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Felicia FarrKatherine Delaney
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Jeff MorrowJim Bowie
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Wallace FordHenry Delaney
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Abraham SofaerDon Carlos - magistrate
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Jody McCreaLt. Baker
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Chubby JohnsonDeaf Smith - army scout
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William HopperWilliam Barrett Travis
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Dayton LummisStephen Austin
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Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
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Roy RobertsCol. Sam Sherman
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David SilvaGeneral Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
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Frank PugliaPepe
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James GriffithDavy Crockett
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Nelson LeighCol. Hockley
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Carl Benton ReidPresident Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
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William TannenPresident Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
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Nestor PaivaPriest (uncredited)
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