The Man from the Alamo (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1953, The Man from the Alamo is a western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 79 minutes. “Out Of Texas' Bravest Hour... Came The Man They Called The Coward” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?
Who’s in it. The Man from the Alamo stars Glenn Ford as John Stroud, Julie Adams as Beth Anders (as Julia Adams), Chill Wills as John Gage and Hugh O'Brian as Lt. Lamar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Man from the Alamo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from the Alamo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from the Alamo tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from the Alamo (1953)?
- In US, The Man from the Alamo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man from the Alamo worth watching?
- The Man from the Alamo holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from the Alamo?
- The Man from the Alamo stars Glenn Ford, Julie Adams, Chill Wills, Hugh O'Brian and Victor Jory.
- When was The Man from the Alamo released?
- The Man from the Alamo was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.