The First Texan

Name: The First Texan
Director: Byron Haskin
Genre: History, Western
Released: 1956-06-29
Duration: 82 min
Cast: Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jeff Morrow, Wallace Ford, Abraham Sofaer

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1956 · 82 min · History · Western · TMDB 6.7/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Byron Haskin

Cast

Joel McCrea — Sam Houston
Felicia Farr — Katherine Delaney
Jeff Morrow — Jim Bowie
Wallace Ford — Henry Delaney
Abraham Sofaer — Don Carlos - magistrate