The First Texan

Name: The First Texan
Released: 1956-06-29
Rating: 6.7

6.7/10 (10)

·1956· 82 min

Director: Byron Haskin

"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.

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)

Roy Roberts

Col. Sam Sherman

David Silva

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

In brief

The First Texan (1956) is a history, western film. With an average rating of 6.7/10 from 10 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 22min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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The First Texan runs 82 minutes (1h 22min).

What rating does The First Texan have?

The First Texan has an average rating of 6.7/10 based on 10 viewer votes on TMDB.

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The First Texan was released in 1956.