
The Man from the Alamo
1953 · Movie · NR · 79 min · ★ 6.6
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?
Also known as Le Bastion de la Liberté
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Details
- Years
- 1953
- Release date
- 1953-08-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 79 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (43 votes)
Themes
- alamo
Awards & recognition
- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actor · 1953
- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actor · 1953 · nominated
Cast & crew

Glenn Ford
as John Stroud

Julie Adams
as Beth Anders

Chill Wills
as John Gage

Hugh O'Brian
as Lt. Lamar

Victor Jory
as Jess Wade

Neville Brand
as Dawes

John Daheim
as Cavish
- MM
Myra Marsh
as Ma Anders

Jeanne Cooper
as Kate Lamar

Marc Cavell
as Carlos
Directed by Budd Boetticher