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The Last Command

- THE BUGLE SOUNDS... No Mercy! No Quarter! for the brave women and 180 gallant men!

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.

Release Date : 1955-08-03

Language :EnglishSpanish

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Republic Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Sterling Hayden

Character Name : Jim Bowie

Original Name : Sterling Hayden

Gender : Male

Anna Maria Alberghetti

Character Name : Consuelo de Quesada

Original Name : Anna Maria Alberghetti

Gender : Female

Richard Carlson

Character Name : William B. Travis

Original Name : Richard Carlson

Gender : Male

Arthur Hunnicutt

Character Name : Davy Crockett

Original Name : Arthur Hunnicutt

Gender : Male

Ernest Borgnine

Character Name : Mike Radin

Original Name : Ernest Borgnine

Gender : Male

J. Carrol Naish

Character Name : General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

Original Name : J. Carrol Naish

Gender : Male

Ben Cooper

Character Name : Jeb Lacey

Original Name : Ben Cooper

Gender : Male

John Russell

Character Name : Lt. Dickinson

Original Name : John Russell

Gender : Male

Virginia Grey

Character Name : Mrs. Dickinson

Original Name : Virginia Grey

Gender : Female

Jim Davis

Character Name : Ben Evans

Original Name : Jim Davis

Gender : Male

Eduard Franz

Character Name : Lorenzo de Quesada

Original Name : Eduard Franz

Gender : Male

Otto Kruger

Character Name : Stephen F. Austin

Original Name : Otto Kruger

Gender : Male

Russell Simpson

Character Name : The Parson

Original Name : Russell Simpson

Gender : Male

Roy Roberts

Character Name : Dr. Summerfield

Original Name : Roy Roberts

Gender : Male

Slim Pickens

Character Name : Abe

Original Name : Slim Pickens

Gender : Male

Hugh Sanders

Character Name : Sam Houston

Original Name : Hugh Sanders

Gender : Male

Argentina Brunetti

Character Name : Maria

Original Name : Argentina Brunetti

Gender : Female

Kermit Maynard

Character Name : Cantina Barfly

Original Name : Kermit Maynard

Gender : Male

Rico Alaniz

Character Name :

Original Name : Rico Alaniz

Gender : Male

Morris Ankrum

Character Name :

Original Name : Morris Ankrum

Gender : Male

Edward Colmans

Character Name :

Original Name : Edward Colmans

Gender : Male

Vicente Padula

Character Name :

Original Name : Vicente Padula

Gender : Male

Reviews

J

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

Republic Pictures take on the Alamo legend. Forget any adherence to historical facts, directed by Frank Lloyd and with a Warren Duff screenplay, The Last Command is a slow moving piece that uses Jim Bowie as its focal point. Starring Sterling Hayden (Bowie), Richard Carlson (William Travers), Arthur Hunnicutt (Davy Crockett), Ernest Borgnine (Mike Radin), J. Carrol Naish (Santa Ana), and Anna Maria Alberghetti (Consuela), the piece was a project long courted by John Wayne. However, Republic refused to sanction the type of budget the Duke wanted for his vision. So after offering him a nominal fee for a part, he refused and Republic promptly went on to make the film anyway. The final result is an interesting film that finally pays off for those having the patience and tolerance for patriotic flag waving. The story follows the battle of the Alamo in San Antonio in 1836, where brave Texans gave their life to become free of the Mexican rule, by defending the former mission station against overwhelming odds as the Mexican army of Santa Ana closed in for victory. The final battle is very well staged by Lloyd, and the acting, though not making the earth move, is very competent, particularly Hayden who does a nice line in tortured ruggedness. Max Steiner provides a zippy score and the low budget use of Trucolor doesn't affect the work of cinematographer Jack Marta. Safe and enjoyable as a story telling piece, if ultimately far from being a rousing spectacle fit for that particular part in history. 6/10