The First Texan (1956)

History
Western
War

After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

Cast

Sam Houston
Katherine Delaney
Col. Sam Sherman
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Davy Crockett
Col. Hockley
Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)
President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)
President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
Priest (uncredited)
Lt. Hargrave (uncredited)
Jim Bowie
Pablo Dominguez (uncredited)
Vendor (uncredited)
Col. James Fannin (uncredited)
Lopez (uncredited)
Delegate (uncredited)
Capt. Martin (uncredited)
Texan (uncredited)
Texan (uncredited)
Texan (uncredited)
Texan (uncredited)
Henry Delaney
Soldier (uncredited)
Soldier (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Don Carlos - magistrate
Mexican Horseman (uncredited)
Lt. Jack LeBlanc (uncredited)
Delegate (uncredited)
Lt. Baker
Deaf Smith - army scout
William Barrett Travis
Stephen Austin
Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)

Crew

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