Schindler's List
1993 · Drama · History
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Film / 1956
The First Texan
Directed by
Byron Haskin
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 story
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
Joel McCreaSam Houston
Felicia FarrKatherine Delaney
Jeff MorrowJim Bowie
Wallace FordHenry Delaney
Abraham SofaerDon Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCreaLt. Baker
Chubby JohnsonDeaf Smith - army scout
William HopperWilliam Barrett Travis
Dayton LummisStephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Roy RobertsCol. Sam Sherman
David SilvaGeneral Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
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Frank PugliaPepe
James GriffithDavy Crockett
Nelson LeighCol. Hockley
Salvador BaguezDon Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
Carl Benton ReidPresident Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
William TannenPresident Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
Nestor PaivaPriest (uncredited)
Tom MonroeLt. Hargrave (uncredited)
Maurice JaraPablo Dominguez (uncredited)
Chris Willow BirdVendor (uncredited)
Lane ChandlerCol. James Fannin (uncredited)
Paul FierroLopez (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumDelegate (uncredited)
Myron HealeyCapt. Martin (uncredited)
George BruggemanTexan (uncredited)
Kermit MaynardTexan (uncredited)
Al HaskellTexan (uncredited)
Ted SmileTexan (uncredited)
John RoySoldier (uncredited)
Fred KroneSoldier (uncredited)
Roydon ClarkCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Art FelixCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Fred AldrichCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Sol MurgiCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Fred RapportCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Herman HackCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Charles SoldaniCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Frank McGrathMexican Horseman (uncredited)
William PhippsLt. Jack LeBlanc (uncredited)
Cosmo SardoDelegate (uncredited)
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