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The Last Command (1955)

Movie ★ 6.7 110 min

History Western War

During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.

Frank Lloyd Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 3, 1955
Runtime
110 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0048287
Language
,

Themes

Cast

Sterling Hayden Sterling Hayden Jim Bowie Anna Maria Alberghetti Anna Maria Alberghetti Consuelo de Quesada Richard Carlson Richard Carlson William B. Travis Arthur Hunnicutt Arthur Hunnicutt Davy Crockett Ernest Borgnine Ernest Borgnine Mike Radin J. Carrol Naish J. Carrol Naish General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana Ben Cooper Ben Cooper Jeb Lacey John Russell John Russell Lt. Dickinson Virginia Grey Virginia Grey Mrs. Dickinson Jim Davis Jim Davis Ben Evans Eduard Franz Eduard Franz Lorenzo de Quesada Otto Kruger Otto Kruger Stephen F. Austin Russell Simpson Russell Simpson The Parson Roy Roberts Roy Roberts Dr. Summerfield Slim Pickens Slim Pickens Abe Hugh Sanders Hugh Sanders Sam Houston Argentina Brunetti Argentina Brunetti Maria Kermit Maynard Kermit Maynard Cantina Barfly

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Last Command about?
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.
Who directed The Last Command?
The Last Command was directed by Frank Lloyd.
Who stars in The Last Command?
The Last Command stars Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt.
When was The Last Command released?
The Last Command is a 1955 history, western, war film.
Where can I watch The Last Command?
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