27 Mar 1981
Romaneto
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The First Texan
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.
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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
Frank Puglia Pepe
James Griffith Davy Crockett
Nelson Leigh Col. Hockley
Salvador Baguez Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
Carl Benton Reid President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
William Tannen President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
Nestor Paiva Priest (uncredited)
Tom Monroe Lt. Hargrave (uncredited)
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