

The First Texan
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
6.3(9 votes)
1956
1h 22m
History
Western
War
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.
Production
Walter Mirisch Productions, Allied Artists
Cast

Joel McCrea
Sam Houston

Felicia Farr
Katherine Delaney

Jeff Morrow
Jim Bowie

Wallace Ford
Henry Delaney

Abraham Sofaer
Don Carlos - magistrate

Jody McCrea
Lt. Baker

Chubby Johnson
Deaf Smith - army scout

William Hopper
William Barrett Travis

Dayton Lummis
Stephen Austin

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)