Re-teaming Dennis Quaid with John Lee Hancock, the director of 2002's The Rookie, The Alamo retells the story of the historic 1836 battle in the Texan War of Independence. Facing 4,000 Mexican troops, 186 Texan soldiers and volunteers -- including William Travis (Patrick Wilson), Davy Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton), and Jim Bowie (Jason Patric) -- retreat within the walls of the Alamo, a Franciscan mission that was converted into a military fort. Once inside, the men prepare themselves for what will be a bloody battle to the ...
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Re-teaming Dennis Quaid with John Lee Hancock, the director of 2002's The Rookie, The Alamo retells the story of the historic 1836 battle in the Texan War of Independence. Facing 4,000 Mexican troops, 186 Texan soldiers and volunteers -- including William Travis (Patrick Wilson), Davy Crockett (Billy Bob Thornton), and Jim Bowie (Jason Patric) -- retreat within the walls of the Alamo, a Franciscan mission that was converted into a military fort. Once inside, the men prepare themselves for what will be a bloody battle to the death, as General Sam Houston (Quaid) leads the charge from the outside. Emilio Echevarria and Jordi Molla co-star. Matthew Tobey, Rovi
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Studio:
Buena Vista / Imagine Entertainment / Touchstone Pictures
Released:
09/2012
MPAA Rating:
PG13
Alibris ID:
18062932559
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Studio:
Buena Vista / Imagine Entertainment / Touchstone Pictures
Released:
09/28/2004
Language:
English
MPAA Rating:
PG13
Alibris ID:
18108622700
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Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson, Emilio Echevarrķa. New. 2004 Run time: 137. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
Studio:
Buena Vista / Imagine Entertainment / Touchstone Pictures
Released:
09/2012
MPAA Rating:
PG13
Alibris ID:
18140899135
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It was a very controversial historical event, the Battle of the Alamo, and this film brings the characters to life, especially the Mexican characters. I was educated a great deal by this film, and having visited the Alamo, I felt more a part of the event. Being at the Alamo brings a spirit of 'je-ne-sais-quoi ; watching this film brings closure.