The Last Command (1955)
The Last Command is a 1955 history movie directed by Frank Lloyd, with a running time of 1h 50m. It stars Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti and Richard Carlson.
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.
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What is The Last Command about?
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.
When was The Last Command released?
The Last Command was released on 3 August 1955.
How long is The Last Command?
The Last Command runs 1h 50m.
Who made The Last Command?
The Last Command was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Where can I watch The Last Command?
The Last Command is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Last Command
Cast
- Sterling Hayden as Jim Bowie
- Anna Maria Alberghetti as Consuelo de Quesada
- Richard Carlson as William B. Travis
- Arthur Hunnicutt as Davy Crockett
- Ernest Borgnine as Mike Radin
- J. Carrol Naish as General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
- Ben Cooper as Jeb Lacey
- John Russell as Lt. Dickinson
- Virginia Grey as Mrs. Dickinson
- Jim Davis as Ben Evans
- Eduard Franz as Lorenzo de Quesada
- Otto Kruger as Stephen F. Austin
