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The First Texan

HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES

7.0(11)19561h 22m1

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.

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Released
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Box office
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Language
English
  • independence
  • biography
  • president
  • lawyer
  • texan
  • mexican army

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Director

Byron Haskin

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical29 Jun 1956

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The First Texan was released on 29 June 1956.

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  • J

    John Chard

    6/8/2014

    7/10

    You are foolish Señor, but not lacking in courage. The First Texan is directed by Byron Haskin and written by Daniel B. Ullman. It stars Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jeff Morrow, Wallace Ford and Rodolfo Hoyos. A Technicolor/CinemaScope production, cinematography is by Wilfrid Cline and music by Roy Webb. McCrea plays Sam Houston, who after travelling from Tennessee to San Antonio, Texas, starts to shape Texas h…

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