The Man from the Alamo

"Out Of Texas' Bravest Hour... Came The Man They Called The Coward"

Aug 21 1953 Approved 1h 19m
Drama, Western

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?

Plot

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?

Written by

Steve Fisher, D.D. Beauchamp, Niven Busch

Directed by

Budd Boetticher

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win total

Scores
# of Votes
2,247
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA