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.
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.
How can I get tickets to the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio?(0 Answers)
A:
No answers yet.
How many people survived the Battle of the Alamo?(1 Answer)
A:
A lot of Mexican soldiers survived the battle. Of the Texans, about 50 survived. They are all listed here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texan_survivors_of_the_Battle_of_the_Alamo
References
Fast Facts
-
Original's release date
-
Fact:
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
