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The First Texan (1956)

1956-06-29 · 1h 22m · EN
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HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES

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.

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Byron HaskinDirector

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Joel McCreaJoel McCreaSam HoustonFelicia FarrFelicia FarrKatherine DelaneyJeff MorrowJeff MorrowJim BowieWallace FordWallace FordHenry DelaneyAbraham SofaerAbraham SofaerDon Carlos - magistrateJody McCreaJody McCreaLt. BakerChubby JohnsonChubby JohnsonDeaf Smith - army scoutWilliam HopperWilliam HopperWilliam Barrett TravisDayton LummisDayton LummisStephen AustinRodolfo Hoyos Jr.Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)Roy RobertsRoy RobertsCol. Sam ShermanDavid SilvaDavid SilvaGeneral Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

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BiographyLawyerPresidentIndependenceTexanMexican army

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Genre affinityHistory · WesternTheme affinityBiography · Lawyer · PresidentPacingShortDirector preference189980Actor preference318797 · 253162 · 299502Country preferenceUs

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What is The First Texan about?

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.

How long is The First Texan?

The First Texan has a runtime of 82 minutes.