A respectable and at times an exciting film that should appeal to males of all ages, history buffs and yes, its inevitable patriots. This history channel dvd version of the story of the alamo is a very good accompaniment to any reading done by history enthusiasts regarding texas or the alamo. You have davy crockett, the legendary jim bowie of the bowie knife fame. I did not like the acting, it was overdone and theres too much talking going on. Conventional wisdom in hollywood is that any movie named the alamo must be simplistic and rousing, despite the fact that we already know all the defenders got killed. In 1836, the mexican army, led by general santa anna, is invading texas. The documentary uses the now familiar mix of recreated live action, academic sources, and archival. Watch remember the alamo american experience official site. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The alamo is a 1960 film that tells the legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas. The documentary film and educational short combination is an. Also, some of the statements about history go against other wikipedia articles on the subject. There have been a number of films lionizing the alamo s defenders. Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of texan and tejano men, led by davy.
This stirring story was filmed inside the alamo itself the first film allowed to use the actual buildings, grounds and historical artifacts of the alamo. These allages shows are a great introduction to the movies for our youngest guests, and talking and squirming is allowed. Sep 17, 2015 at the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. The alamo is a 1960 american historical epic and war film about the 1836 battle of the alamo. On march 6, 1836, one of the crucial battles in the united states war against mexico and texas fight for. Directed by timothy woodward jr with luke hemsworth, kris kristofferson, trace adkins, bruce dern. Clips from silent films and from the john wayne alamo movie were interesting, but since the documentary producers likely did not have the rights to either the 2004 alamo movie or disneys davy crockett, the interviewees were only able to refer awkwardly to aspects those films.
The general sam houston richard boone that commands. Bowie, and mexican dictator santa annas forces at the alamo in san antonio texas. As wayne developed his vision of what a movie about the alamo should be, he concluded he did not want to risk seeing that. In 1836, texans hold the alamo for days while under siege. With war on the horizon, the tejanos had to pick a side. The alamo is a 1960 film that tells the legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas directed by john wayne. Because this is the first recording of the complete film score, there are many previously unreleased cues on all three discs, for example the softly subdued instrumental of the green leaves of summer song, titled. It was a final battle that was over in just minutes and with few credited witnesses. The alamo, american epic film, released in 1960, that was john waynes dream project about the battle of the alamo 1836. The film does little to explain the causes of the texas.
Thats exactly what john wayne did back in 1960 as he starred in and directed this epic about the birth of texas and the legendary siege at the alamo mission in san antonio. The onehour documentary remember the alamo explores the life of the famed tejano leader and his. Sadly, this overly long work doesnt actually depict the full history of the alamo itself. The advance buzz on the alamo was negative, and now i know why. When a star pours his own money into a production you can tell its a labor of love. Best western aventure tv films complet francais 3,749 views. Media in category the alamo 1960 film this category contains only the following file. Watch remember the alamo american experience official. On the thirteenth day of the siege, santa annas army attacks the alamo in full force. Join us each month for favorites like daniel tiger and the odd squad on the big screen. What are the two meanings of siege given in your movie notes. This epic film deals with how those men happened to be inside the missionnow a converted fortin the small village of san antonio, texas, and how this led to the tragedy at the alamo. It is updated to reflect the audiencemood during the tumultuous time of the early bush ii years. The movie tries to investigate the characters of davy crockett, william travis, jim bowie, and sam houston.
Jun 30, 2018 on the thirteenth day of the siege, santa annas army attacks the alamo in full force. Although it may look like a typical american propaganda film from the early cold war period, it is relatively reserved in its patriotic zeal, and simply tells the story without trying to manufacture too much history, considering that no one knows what really happened at the alamo. The alamo is not the film it should be, even after the 2004 remake a great film that takes a reflective and thoughtful stance we find ourselves still waiting for a blood pumping and stirring take on the folklore tale of what happened at the small missionary known as the alamo. Video production in san antonio and austin texas alamo film. The man who cheated vegas casinos for years and stole millions cheating vegas s1 ep2 wonder duration. For some, the alamo 2004 is filled with defenders who were too human, historical facts be damned. A true story of courage attempts to separate truth from fiction as the. That said, there is a lot to critique in the movie. The story is of how these portrayed in in the film defended the alamo which was a mission, against over whelming odds against santa anna and the mexican army. Goliad was not thoroughly explained, but to do that, the movie would have had to be expanded. We create compelling content marketing that tells as well as sells. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of hollywood records.
Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of texan and tejano men, led by davy crockett and jim bowie, and mexican dictator santa annas forces at the. The alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed. Our san antonio based company has won national and international awards that matter. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Alamo film is comprised of commerciallysuccessful filmmakers, in addition to experienced and proven content marketing professionals. The alamo siege lasted for days between february 23 march 6, 1836. Frontier legend davy crockett played by wayne and his men arrive in san antonio, texas, and volunteer to help defend the alamo, a hopelessly outgunned missionturnedfort. Characters drink and smoke and use some strong language, including insults like catamite that might be unfamiliar to todays audiences. Hoping to create a diversion for santa annas forces, general sam houston richard boone orders colonel william b. Here is a movie that captures the loneliness and dread of men waiting for two.
A true story of courage attempts to separate truth from fiction as the filmmakers examine the verifiable facts of the battle and its repercussions, the true stories of its. If we dont know it, we find out in the first scene. It was directed by john lee hancock, produced by ron howard, brian grazer, and mark johnson, distributed by touchstone pictures, and starred dennis quaid as sam houston, billy bob thornton as david crockett, and jason patric as jim bowie. The tension of the siege of the alamo was intense, lasting days. Remembering the alamo movies hollywood posters from bygone days. Travis, and the supporting cast features frankie avalon, patrick wayne, linda cristal, joan obrien, chill wills, joseph calleia, ken curtis. Jan 29, 2017 1836, the province of texas, under the possession of mexico, rebels against the mexican dictatorial authority and proclaims its independence. The film tried to portray some men as heroes when, for example, the character. During the early part of the film there was a lot of history, interesting observations from both sides of the war. The alamo documentary video 2004 the alamo documentary. The alamo documentary video 2004 plot summary imdb.
The alamo is an entertaining movie with a good heart that tries to accurately present the history of this famous american event. The alamo has been put on the silver screen many times in many ways. See san antonio three ways with this combination bus, boat, and viewing tower experience. The alamo full movie hd1080p sub english play for free.
The convenient hopon, hopoff doubledecker bus tour stops at highlights including the alamo, pearl brewery, san antonio museum of art, and more. It looks like we dont have any plot summaries for this title yet. Sam houston dennis quaid organizes a rebel army to liberate texas from the brutal rule of mexican dictator general santa anna emilio echevarria. Alamo bay is a 1985 american drama film about a vietnam veteran who clashes with vietnamese immigrants who move to his fictitious texas bay hometown. The only reason i gave this movie 4 rather than 5 stars is because this dvd version, like all that have come before it, is not the complete full version of the movie. It is updated to reflect the audiencemood during the tumultuous time of. At the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. Media in category the alamo 2004 film the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 30 march 2004.
Well acted and a film well worth having giving a little history of the alamo. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Apr 04, 2018 parents need to know that this movie has intense battle violence with many deaths. Mar 30, 2004 the alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed. Add together one of san antonios most successful independent filmmakers and a seasoned, award winning brand content and marketing expert. But i was bored to tears when they began the davey crockett memorabilia. The alamo documentary video 2004 release info imdb. Everyone in the alamo is killed made clear at the very beginning of the movie. Interviewees refer at great length to the event as if the audience already possesses full knowledge of the story. The picture also stars richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. For the baby boomer generation it is john waynes spin that is very likely burned in their mind. The alamo is a 2004 film about the battle of the alamo during the texas revolution. Alamo imax theatre san antonio 2020 all you need to know.
Yet the climax occurred in a battle lasting less than a single hour. The result is alamo film, a brand storytelling and video production company based in san antonio and austin, texas experienced. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the plot summary submission guide. The cast also includes richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. The alamo john wayne, richard widmark, laurence harvey. The film was directed by louis malle, and stars amy madigan and ed harris.
This movie is unique in that it focuses on bowie as the main. In 2010, a complete score containing recorded versions of tiomkins music was issued on tadlow. Since this is a film that is not meant to be a documentary, there seems to be way to much focus on it historical accuracy. San antonio video production that uses storytelling to strengthen your brand. Parents need to know that this movie has intense battle violence with many deaths. Characters drink and smoke and use some strong language, including insults like catamite that might be unfamiliar to.
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