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During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?
During the Texas Revolution, a group of men are left behind at the Alamo to defend it, but they are not the defenders history remembers. John Stroud, a former friend of the Alamo commanders, is among them. While battling the Mexican army, Stroud also grapples with the stigma of being branded a coward for his past actions, forcing him to prove his bravery in the face of overwhelming odds and devastating loss.
The Man from the Alamo is a solid, no-frills Western that benefits from a strong performance by Glenn Ford and Budd Boetticher's efficient direction. While not as iconic as some other Alamo films, it's appreciated for its gritty depiction of a lesser-known aspect of the siege and its focus on the individual struggles of the men left behind.
Praised for Glenn Ford's compelling lead performance.
Appreciated for its straightforward and action-packed Western narrative.
Noted for its depiction of a less-highlighted group of defenders at the Alamo.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's effectiveness as a Western, with many appreciating Glenn Ford's portrayal of a complex hero. Some viewers find the plot somewhat predictable but still engaging for its historical setting and action sequences.
The film was one of the early screenplays written by the prolific James R. Webb, who would later pen classics like 'The Seven-Year Itch' and 'Ben-Hur'.
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He's just an unlucky guy. As the war for Texas independence heightens, the Alamo has become a critical point of time buying interest. Fearing that their families will perish under the might of the marauding Mexican army, the men of the A...