The Last Command
“THE BUGLE SOUNDS... No Mercy! No Quarter! for the brave women and 180 gallant men!”
Synopsis
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.
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Sterling Hayden
Jim Bowie
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Consuelo de Quesada
Richard Carlson
William B. Travis
Arthur Hunnicutt
Davy Crockett
Ernest Borgnine
Mike Radin
J. Carrol Naish
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Ben Cooper
Jeb Lacey
John Russell
Lt. Dickinson
Virginia Grey
Mrs. Dickinson
Jim Davis
Ben Evans
Eduard Franz
Lorenzo de Quesada
Otto Kruger
Stephen F. Austin
Russell Simpson
The Parson
Roy Roberts
Dr. Summerfield
Slim Pickens
Abe
Hugh Sanders
Sam Houston
Argentina Brunetti
Maria
Kermit Maynard
Cantina Barfly
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 13, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Last Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Lloyd
Warren Duff, Sy Bartlett
Max Steiner
Jack A. Marta
Tony Martinelli
Herbert J. Yates
Department Leadership Roster
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Frank Lloyd
Director
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Command
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What is The Last Command about?
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.
Who directed The Last Command?
The Last Command was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Last Command?
The principal cast of The Last Command includes Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt, Ernest Borgnine.
When was The Last Command released and how long is it?
The Last Command was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Command?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Command was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Command?
The Last Command holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).