The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
Synopsis
Against orders and with no help of relief Texas patriots led by William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett defend the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces.
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James Arness
Jim Bowie
Brian Keith
Colonel Davy Crockett
Alec Baldwin
Colonel William Barrett Travis
Kathleen York
Mrs. Susannah Dickinson
David Ogden Stiers
Colonel Black
Jim Metzler
Major James Bonham
Tom Schanley
Private Danny Cloud
Raúl Juliá
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
Jon Lindstrom
Captain Almeron Dickinson
Fernando Allende
Col. Alamonte - Santa Anna's Nephew
Laura Harring
Santa Anna's Bride
Isela Vega
Senora Cos
Gene Evans
McGregor
Michael Wren
Juan Seguin
Hinton Battle
Joe - Travis' Servant
David Sheiner
Luis
Noble Willingham
Dr. Pollard
Eloy Casados
Gregorio
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Morrill, Clyde Ware, Lon Tinkle
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Norman Morrill, Clyde Ware, Lon Tinkle
Peter Bernstein
Michael N. Knue
Sheldon Pinchuk, Dennis Hennessy, Stockton Briggle, Richard Carrothers, Bill Finnegan
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Kennedy
Director
David S. Cass Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Eileen Kennedy
Costume Design
Ward Preston
Production Design
Michael N. Knue
Editor
Sheldon Pinchuk
Producer
Bill Finnegan
Producer
Patricia Finnegan
Producer
Norman Morrill
Writer
Clyde Ware
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory about?
Against orders and with no help of relief Texas patriots led by William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett defend the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces.
Who directed The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory?
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory?
The principal cast of The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory includes James Arness, Brian Keith, Alec Baldwin, Kathleen York, David Ogden Stiers.
When was The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory released and how long is it?
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory was composed by Peter Bernstein.
Is The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory based on a book or true story?
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lon Tinkle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory?
The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).