The First Texan

The First Texan

82 mins | War, History, Western | June 29, 1956

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.

The First Texan

82 mins | War, History, Western | June 29, 1956

The First Texan
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.
IMDb rating 6.2
Producers Walter Mirisch Productions
Original title The First Texan
Directors Byron Haskin
Writers Daniel B. Ullman

Cast

Joel McCrea

as Sam Houston

Felicia Farr

as Katherine Delaney

Jeff Morrow

as Jim Bowie

Wallace Ford

as Henry Delaney

Abraham Sofaer

as Don Carlos - magistrate

Jody McCrea

as Lt. Baker

Chubby Johnson

as Deaf Smith - army scout

William Hopper

as William Barrett Travis

Dayton Lummis

as Stephen Austin

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

as Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)

Roy Roberts

as Col. Sam Sherman

David Silva

as General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

Frank Puglia

as Pepe

James Griffith

as Davy Crockett

Nelson Leigh

as Col. Hockley