The First Texan
The First Texan
Release: 1956-06-29·Runtime: 82m·★ 6.3
HistoryWesternWar
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Walter Mirisch Productions
Allied Artists
Cast
Wallace Fordas Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaeras Don Carlos - magistrate
Myron Healeyas Capt. Martin (uncredited)
Frank McGrathas Mexican Horseman (uncredited)
Roy Robertsas Col. Sam Sherman
James Griffithas Davy Crockett
Salvador Baguezas Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
William Tannenas President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
Maurice Jaraas Pablo Dominguez (uncredited)
Lane Chandleras Col. James Fannin (uncredited)
Sol Murgias Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Herman Hackas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Joel McCreaas Sam Houston
Felicia Farras Katherine Delaney
Chubby Johnsonas Deaf Smith - army scout
Paul Fierroas Lopez (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Delegate (uncredited)
Jody McCreaas Lt. Baker
William Phippsas Lt. Jack LeBlanc (uncredited)
Nelson Leighas Col. Hockley
Carl Benton Reidas President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
Fred Aldrichas Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Jeff Morrowas Jim Bowie
Dayton Lummisas Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.as Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
David Silvaas General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Nestor Paivaas Priest (uncredited)
Kermit Maynardas Texan (uncredited)
Cosmo Sardoas Delegate (uncredited)
William Hopperas William Barrett Travis
Frank Pugliaas Pepe
" />
" />
" />
" />