The First Texan (1956)

The First Texan (1956)

HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES 1956-06-29 United States of America 82 Min. PG-13
6.1 8 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Joel McCrea is Sam Houston
Sam Houston
Felicia Farr is Katherine Delaney
Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow is Jim Bowie
Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford is Henry Delaney
Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer is Don Carlos - magistrate
Don Carlos - magistrate
Jody McCrea is Lt. Baker
Lt. Baker
Chubby Johnson is Deaf Smith - army scout
Deaf Smith - army scout
William Hopper is William Barrett Travis
William Barrett Travis
Dayton Lummis is Stephen Austin
Stephen Austin
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. is Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
Roy Roberts is Col. Sam Sherman
Col. Sam Sherman
David Silva is General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana