Content:
John Wayne produces, directs and stars in this bigger than life (Life Magazine) chronicle of one of the most remarkable events in American history. At the Alamo a crumbleing adobe mission - 185 exceptional men joined together in a sacred pact: they would stand firm against an army of 7000 and willingly give their lives for freedom. Filmed entirely in Texas, only a few miles from the site of the actual battle, The alamo is visually stunning and historically accurate celebration of courage and honor. Co-starring Richanrd Widmark, Laurence Harvey and Chill Wills, and garnering seven Oscar nominations, it is a truly memorable moive spectacle (Leonard Maltin) 1960: Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Sound (winner), Best Editing, Best Score and Best Song.
|