The attack however occurred early in the morning before daylight. The production values are quite good, considering that a substantial amount of the fighting during the siege, including the climactic final attack, were at night, a fact accurately depicted in this film. William travis make a heroic last stand against the mexican army of several thousand men led by general santa anna. The bravados classic western, full movie, gregory peck. Of the alamo s roughly 180 defenders, only were nativeborn texansand 11 of those. In the movie, the siege of the alamo forces the temporary texan government to rush to hold a convention to declare independence. The story of the famed siege of the alamo during the texas revolution, in which a small band of soldiers held off an overwhelming army under the mexican general santa anna. Mar 06, 2019 the alamo thirteen days to glory 1987 march 6, 1836. Thirteen days to glory tv movie 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Against orders and with no help of relief texas patriots led by. Thirteen days to glory is a significantly better representation of the historic battle than its better known namesake. In 1836, at the alamo 181 texas rebels led by jim bowie, davy crokett and col.
Thirteen days to glory one mans hero 2 dvd set exclusive by alec baldwin. The 1987 nbc television miniseries about the 1836 battle of the alamo starring james arness as james bowie, brian keith as davy crockett. It is also worth noting that this movie was the final film. Become a better singer in only 30 days, with easy video lessons. Colonel william travis tells the defenders of the alamo that their is no help coming and makes a line for those who whish to stay. Against orders and with no help of relief texas patriots led by william travis, jim bowie, and davy crockett defend the alamo against overwhelming mexican forces. Zonetelechargement streaming is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the alamo. The battle of the alamo as portayed in the movie, the alamo. Thirteen days to glory english cinema, trailer, video clips, the alamo. Thirteen days to glory the 1987 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
Given the delay in receiving messages from the alamo, the convention was not even aware of the full danger in time to save it. The book was well received and was later adapted into a madefortelevision movie. Have really enjoyed this movie and glad to be able to get it digitally to have when traveling. After the alamo falls to the mexicans, santa anna raul julia orders susannah dickinson to tell all about the alamo. He is the namesake of the texas institute of letters lifetime achievement award. Alamo movie alamo san antonio cowboy town historical photos historical artifacts texas. The alamo thirteen days to glory 1987 march 6, 1836. In fact the duke connection goes on to include star james arness, and dukes son ethan wayne. In san antonio a ragtag army of settlers and ranchers struggle against the troops of mexican leader gen. Tinkle won awards for this book, and for a biography that he wrote of historian j.
Thirteen days to glory tv is a film directed by burt kennedy with james arness, brian keith, alec baldwin, david ogden stiers, year. Of the alamos roughly 180 defenders, only were nativeborn texansand 11 of those were mexicanand 50 were europeanborn. With james arness, brian keith, alec baldwin, david ogden stiers. It has even been shown as a background piece in movies focusing on the texas revolution as a whole. The story of the famed siege of the alamo during the texas revolution, in which a small band of soldiers held off an overwhelming army under the mexican general santa anna long enough to allow the. This vivid depiction of heroism and agony features a superb cast. Thirteen days to glory, james arness variation of his mentor john waynes 1960 classic, attempts to present the famous 1836 texas siege in human terms, utilizing the more intimate medium of television to make the story of the defenders more understandable. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Highlights of this film are the battle action scenes. The movie stayed pretty close to book by the title. To the thirteen days of glory at the siege of alamo. Davy crockett, jim bowie and a handful of texans met santa anna. The valor and anguish of the alamo is resurrected in this 80s effort that features a considerably accomplished cast.
James arness, brian keith, alec baldwin, raul julia, david ogden stiers, jon linstrom, lorne. Thirteen days to glory plot and find out who is in the cast and crew at. Brian keith plays davy crockett and james arness is jim bowie who, although at. Thirteen days to glory, starring james arness and alec baldwin. Brian keith plays davy crockett and james arness is jim bowie.
Bowie clashes with colonel william travis alec baldwin, but is able to bury his differences to focus upon the battle against the mexican soldiers. Thirteen days to glory 1987 is an action, adventure movie starring james arness and brian keith. I thought over all this was pretty accurate depiction of the battle of the alamo. Thirteen days to glory 1987 is an action, adventure movie starring james arness and. The alamo siege lasted for days between february 23 march 6, 1836.
Dont let people miss on a great quote from the alamo. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Thirteen days to glory 1987 tv movie by fries entertainment, metrogoldwyn mayer. It is a story filled with human drama, and lon tinkle captures that drama well in his 1958 book days to glory. Actually, the convention was held on schedule, and had been arranged several months earlier.
Split the difference in years between the two major movies, and we get a tv movie from 1987, the alamo. Thirteen days to glory pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released the alamo. The alamo thirteen days to glory 1987 march 6, 1836 youtube. Feb 20, 2019 colonel william travis tells the defenders of the alamo that their is no help coming and makes a line for those who whish to stay. This movie is unique in that it focuses on bowie as the main character rather than crockett. Lyrics to ballad of the alamo from the alamo by john wayne from the country sounds of the 60s, vol. Thirteen days to glory pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from.
Thirteen days to glory 1987 was made for tv and directed by one of dukes directors, burt kennedy. James arness, brian keith, alec baldwin, david ogden stiers, jim metzler, tom schanley, fernando allende. The production was shot at alamo village, the alamo replica built by john wayne for his lavish 1960 film the alamo. The thirteenday defense of the alamo by texans who sought to make texas independent from mexico has long since passed into legend. The production values are quite good, considering that a substantial amount of the fighting during the siege, including the climactic final attack, were at. Thirteen days to glory movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Feb 23, 2019 after the alamo falls to the mexicans, santa anna raul julia orders susannah dickinson to tell all about the alamo. Thirteen days to glory you are looking for exciting, rough and serious movies about with battles, heroic mission, isolation, tough heroes, war, revolution and state affairs themes of action, adventure and drama genre shot in usa.
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