Man of Conquest (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1939, Man of Conquest is a drama, history and western film directed by George Nichols Jr., running about 105 minutes. “America -- First, Last -- Always!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.
Who’s in it. Man of Conquest stars Richard Dix as Sam Houston, Gail Patrick as Margaret Lea, Edward Ellis as Andrew Jackson and Joan Fontaine as Eliza Allen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Man of Conquest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man of Conquest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man of Conquest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man of Conquest (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man of Conquest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man of Conquest worth watching?
- Man of Conquest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man of Conquest?
- Man of Conquest stars Richard Dix, Gail Patrick, Edward Ellis, Joan Fontaine and Victor Jory.
- When was Man of Conquest released?
- Man of Conquest was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.