The First Texan (1956)

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After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

Updated May 26 2020

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1956-06-29

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Runtime: 82 mins Rating: 5.3 Tag Line: HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES

Cast

William Hopper

William Barrett Travis

James Griffith

Davy Crockett

Jeff Morrow

Jim Bowie

Roy Roberts

Col. Sam Sherman

Joel McCrea

Sam Houston

Wallace Ford

Henry Delaney

Chubby Johnson

Deaf Smith - army scout

Felicia Farr

Katherine Delaney