He is widely cited with regards to the battle of the alamo. Whether they hold traditional or revisionist views, people are passionate about their opinions. The film marks the first time in the centurylong history of the alamo in which cameras were allowed to shoot within the walls of the texas shrine. This is a list of films that are based on actual events. During the siege at the alamo, john stroud glenn ford is chosen by lot to leave the fort and check on his family and warn other families of the missions defenders of the. I may have a biased affinity towards the subject matter, given that i live in the state of texas, but the story of the alamo has always greatly interested me. The battle of the alamo gw documentary center the george. The battle of the alamo during texas war for independence from mexico lasted thirteen days, from february 23, 1836march 6, 1836. Even the most ambitious alamo film to date, john waynes 1960 the alamo, was a critical and financial flop. Nevertheless, i dont regret taking the time to watch this film.
Berenger, is perhaps the best of a number of alamo documentaries available. German death camp in sobibor, poland, killed two hundred fifty thousand jews. The majority of this documentary is about the different movies that have been made since the early 20th century about the alamo, and about the reenactors that. The alamo is a 1960 american historical epic and war film about the 1836 battle of the alamo produced and directed by john wayne and starring wayne as davy crockett. I want to know was the actual battle of the alamo different than it has been portrayed in many hollywood films because i read in tuckers book, exodus from the alamo 2010 that colonel travis committed suicide and many of the mexican soldiers were killed and injured by their own men rather than the defenders fire.
The alamo and its defenders grew into enduring symbols of courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds. The alamo documentary has been transferred to disc in the fullframe aspect ratio of 1. Authors discussed the alamo, including the historical events, the. The film was marketed by sonys provident films, which also marketed their previous films. The fires of the spanish inquisition secret files of the inquisition full documentary timeline duration. There have been a number of films lionizing the alamo s defenders. Dickinsons wife, susanna dickinson, and also their daughter, angelina named lisa in the film and played by john waynes daughter, aissa. Tina carlson solidfaced canvas print wall art print. Sep 17, 2015 at the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. The martyrs of the alamo the earliest surviving alamo film, produced in 1915 by american film pioneer d. Msn new zealand latest news, hotmail, outlook, photos and.
A powerful war drama, the alamo delivers an inspiring tale of courage and sacrifice. Among the dead were three men destined to become martyrs and heroes. Really enjoyed this film and have watched a number of times. Travis, and the supporting cast features frankie avalon, patrick wayne, linda cristal, joan obrien, chill wills, joseph calleia, ken curtis. The documentary uses the now familiar mix of recreated live action, academic sources, and archival records to. Oil prices go negative and washington is paralyzed over what to do. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership.
Hardin has also appeared on the history channel in the alamo documentary. Martyrs of the alamo is a 1915 american historical war drama film written and directed by. Visit rare, private collections of period weapons, uniforms, movie costumes including john wayne s, props, posters, artwork, and crockett craze memorabilia. It had the most successful prisoner escape in world war ii on october 14, 1943. The picture also stars richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. Yet the climax occurred in a battle lasting less than a single hour. Since the movie is about the alamo, not the texan revolution, the capture and execution of goliads garrison is essentially ignored, even though it was a much more critical defeat than the alamo.
He was captured and executed immediately after the battle of the alamo on march 6,1836. The alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed. As wayne developed his vision of what a movie about the alamo should be, he concluded. I hope every bit of this movie was true, but it felt like the history was softened for this telling of the story. A true story of courage 2004 this film is not yet rated 2006 travel the movie trail aka. True story movies gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s with. James olson describe it as the most authentic set in the history of the movies. 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. Not all movies have remained true to the genuine history of the event or the characters they are portraying, often adding action and drama to increase the substance and popularity of the movie. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Disney initiated the first great alamo craze in 1954 with its tv and movie portrayals of davy crockett, but it remains to be seen if lightning can strike twice for the house that walt built. 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 battle scenes are well done, but the pacing is all over the place. White featured writer dandelion salad september 20, 2011 my, my, my.
A true story of courage now on your favorite device. 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 heroes, and how the story of the alamo has changed with its many retellings in fable, in literature, and on screen over the years. A true story of courage having been a texan most of my life, and a resident of san antonio, ive had a lot of oppourtunity over the years to study the history of the alamo. Ive just started adding dvds on the subject to my collection, and this one gives some good, basic information on the events that occured in february and march. Timeline world history documentaries recommended for you. 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. This film was based on a true story, but its hard to believe that a black women, a mixed woman, or even a white woman could have gotten away with such behavior in 18. Instead, the story fast forwards to the mexicans monthlong chase of what is left of the texan army. Im from san antonio, texas, and the alamo is in my backyard. The alamo is a 1960 american historical epic and war film about the 1836 battle of the alamo.
The story follows a group of settlers who have come to texas searching for a new start, including frontiersmen. Colonel william barrett travis did not draw a line while asking the alamo defenders to choose between surrendering, attempting to escape or fighting to the last man. The narration is in english with no multiple language options. The film does little to explain the causes of the texas. Since 1836, the alamo and its heroes have been immortalized in countless poems, songs, plays, books and movies. 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.
When a star pours his own money into a production you can tell its a labor of love. Jack elam and western movie history 2001 true writing 2006 tvs western heroes 1993. The real story of alamo full rare documentary youtube. Griffith, martyrs of the alamois truly a rare cinematic treat. Sadly, this overly long work doesnt actually depict the full history of the alamo itself. A true story of courage he was also a historic advisor to john lee hancocks 2004 movie, the alamo, starring billy bob thornton. See more ideas about alamo movie, movies and western movies. The man from the alamo is a 1953 american technicolor western film directed by budd boetticher and starring glenn ford, julie adams and chill wills. Dec 09, 2017 the real story of alamo full rare documentary. Watch escape from sobibor 1987 full hd movie online for free. Have always been fascinated by the alamo event of 1836, and putting aside the rights and wrongs of the times, the event undoubtedly demonstrated extreme courage on both sides, and i feel the film captures this. Though considered a small affair at the time by victorious mexican commander, general santa anna, the alamo would take its place in history as a key battle of the texas revolution. Apr 04, 2018 dennis quaid stars as general sam houston in this retelling of the famous 1836 battle, in which mexicos santa anna and his troops battle against the americans at the alamo mission during the texan war of independence.
The battle of the alamo is a onehour documentary explores the events of the day siege and of the subsequent creation of the myth of the alamo. Other than travis slave, joe, who was also allowed to leave, susanna was the only one able to say what happened at the alamo but, like joe, she didnt see very much. Courageous is a 2011 american independent christian drama film directed by alex kendrick and written by kendrick with his brother stephen kendrick. Controversy has always been part of the history and legend of the alamo. See the true story of the alamo in this fascinating documentary. The tension of the siege of the alamo was intense, lasting days. Despite being overlong, and boring in spots, the alamo is a pretty solid film. It is the fourth film by sherwood pictures, the creators of flywheel, facing the giants, and fireproof. This documentary on the most famous battle of the texas revolution has been given a respectful presentation on dvd. Apr 22, 2015 the fires of the spanish inquisition secret files of the inquisition full documentary timeline duration. And somehow it seems to have escaped critical attention, particularly, to no great surprise, here in texas. Find similar and related movies for the alamo documentary. A story of redemption 2006 thank ya, thank ya kindly a tribute to hank worden 2006 thats action 1977 the alamo documentary. It was a final battle that was over in just minutes and with few credited witnesses.
Review details the true story of courage interesting interviews with diehard collectors impressive entertainment weekly, april 23, 2004. Oct 20, 2016 the battle of the alamo waged for days near present day san antonio and became a turning point in the war for texas independence. At the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. The cast also includes richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. May 01, 2004 disney initiated the first great alamo craze in 1954 with its tv and movie portrayals of davy crockett, but it remains to be seen if lightning can strike twice for the house that walt built. Martyrs of the alamo on imdb martyrs of the alamo is available for free download at the internet archive. Under the loving care of the daughters of the republic of texas, the neglected mission was transformed into a shrine that continues to attract thousands of. 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. The church structure is still standing today and it is known as the.