The Alamo:1960.
I enjoyed this film,which was produced by the late,but legendary John Wayne.
It's a long film,but the final battle scene was tremendous and very well performed by everyone involved.
Having read about what actually happened,there's very little true here,although the Mexicans did win the battle,but ultimately lost the war.John played Davy Crockett,and died a hero's death blowing up the ammo dump,killing himself in the process.Actually,the real Davy Crockett was executed by the Mexicans just after the battle.There weren't many that got away,but about four managed to do so.
Nevertheless,the sacrifice of the defenders in the real life battle,should never be forgotten,despite what Hollywood conjures up.
Having said that,it's still a good film.
It's a long film,but the final battle scene was tremendous and very well performed by everyone involved.
Having read about what actually happened,there's very little true here,although the Mexicans did win the battle,but ultimately lost the war.John played Davy Crockett,and died a hero's death blowing up the ammo dump,killing himself in the process.Actually,the real Davy Crockett was executed by the Mexicans just after the battle.There weren't many that got away,but about four managed to do so.
Nevertheless,the sacrifice of the defenders in the real life battle,should never be forgotten,despite what Hollywood conjures up.
Having said that,it's still a good film.
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