The Last Command (1955)
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Synopsis of The Last Command
The Republic super-production The Last Command is a partial remake of the same studio's Man of Conquest (1939). But whereas the earlier film concerned itself with the exploits of Texas patriot Sam Houston, Last Command concentrates on Houston associate James Bowie, played by Sterling Hayden. When Texas is threatened by the armies of Mexican general Santa Ana (J. Carrol Naish), Bowie at first adopts a policy of peaceful coexistence. When this proves impossible, Bowie joins Davy Crockett (played as an irascible old cuss by Arthur Hunnicut) and the rest of the courageous defenders of the Alamo. The climactic confrontation between the heroes of the Alamo and Santa Ana is long in coming, but well worth the wait. Frank Lloyd's large-scale direction and the vibrant musical score of Max Steiner imbues Last Command with a "major studio" aura not often found in Republic productions. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of The Last Command
- Sterling Hayden - Jim Bowie
- Richard Carlson - William Travis
- Ernest Borgnine - Mike Radin
- Ben Cooper - Jeb Lacey
- Virginia Grey - Mrs. Dickinson
- Eduard Franz - Lorenzo de Quesada
- Slim Pickens - Abe
- Otto Kruger - Stephen Austin
- Anna Maria Alberghetti - Consuela
- Arthur Hunnicutt - Davy Crockett
- J. Carrol Naish - Santa Anna
- John Russell - Lt. Dickinson
- Jim Davis - Evans
- Russell Simpson - The Parson
- Hugh Sanders - Sam Houston
- Roy Roberts - Dr. Sutherland
- Director(s):
- Frank Lloyd
- Writer(s):
- Warren B. Duff
- Producer(s):
- Frank Lloyd
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