The Man from the Alamo
“Out Of Texas' Bravest Hour... Came The Man They Called The Coward”
Synopsis
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Unable to expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead.
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Glenn Ford
John Stroud
Julie Adams
Beth Anders
Chill Wills
John Gage
Hugh O'Brian
Lt. Lamar
Victor Jory
Jess Wade
Neville Brand
Dawes
John Daheim
Cavish
Myra Marsh
Ma Anders
Jeanne Cooper
Kate Lamar
Marc Cavell
Carlos
Edward Norris
Mapes
Guy Williams
Sergeant
Carl Andre
John Barton
Bob Burns
Polly Burson
Robert Carson
Fred Coby
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Antonio, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
August 7, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- D.D. Beauchamp, Steve Fisher
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Man from the Alamo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
D.D. Beauchamp, Steve Fisher, Niven Busch, Oliver Crawford
Frank Skinner
Russell Metty
Virgil W. Vogel
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
D.D. Beauchamp
Screenplay
Virgil W. Vogel
Editor
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from the Alamo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from the Alamo about?
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Unable to expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead.
Who directed The Man from the Alamo?
The Man from the Alamo was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Man from the Alamo?
The principal cast of The Man from the Alamo includes Glenn Ford, Julie Adams, Chill Wills, Hugh O'Brian, Victor Jory.
When was The Man from the Alamo released and how long is it?
The Man from the Alamo was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from the Alamo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from the Alamo was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man from the Alamo?
The Man from the Alamo holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).