The First Texan

06/29/1956

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1hr 22min

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History

,Western

,War

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

STORY

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 & CREW

    Cast

  • Joel McCrea
  • Felicia Farr
  • Jeff Morrow
  • Wallace Ford
  • Abraham Sofaer

    Director

  • Byron Haskin

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Walter Mirisch Productions
  • Allied Artists

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English