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- Original's release date: October 24, 1960
- Director and producer: John Wayne
- Starring: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey
- Run time: 202 mins.
- Budget: $12 million USD
- Remake's release: April 9, 2004
- Remake's producers: Ron Howard, Mark Johnson
- Starring: Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric
- Run time: 137 mins.
- Budget: $95 million USD
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The 1960 film version of The Alamo marked John Wayne's first time behind the camera, and the movie was given a Best Picture Oscar nod for his efforts. The film depicted the events that took place in 1836 at the Battle of the Alamo, where valiant Texan troops unsuccessfully defended the famous fort against Santa Ana's Mexican army.
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Double Duty
In addition to his directorial duties, "the Duke" played one of his most recognizable roles in the legendary Davy Crockett, a part that was later played by Billy Bob Thornton in the 2004 remake. -
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