Movies and TvShows featuring "alamo" theme.

Lonesome Dove is a miniseries set in the Wild West in the 19th century. It follows a group of adventurers on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. The story revolves around their encounters with evil men, villains, and criminals, as well as their struggles with life and death. The miniseries explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the harsh realities of the time. It is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and is considered an epic Western.

Pee-wee embarks on a hilarious quest across the country to find his beloved stolen bicycle, encountering bizarre characters and situations along the way.

Texas Rising is a docudrama TV mini-series that tells the story of the Texas Revolution in the 19th century. It explores the historical events, such as the Battle of the Alamo and the creation of the Texas Rangers, with a focus on the male protagonist and the wild west setting.

The Alamo is a movie set during the Texas Revolution in 1836, focusing on the Battle of the Alamo. It depicts the events and struggle of a group of Texan soldiers defending the Alamo mission against the Mexican army. The story highlights the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the men fighting for Texas' independence.

Viva Max! is a comedy that takes place on the US-Mexico border in the 1960s. The story revolves around a Texan tour guide who leads a Mexican insurrection and crosses the border into the United States. It is a satirical portrayal of the border conflict, filled with absurdism and slapstick comedy.

Davy Crockett, known for his legendary adventures, battles against Native American tribes, fights in the Alamo, and defends the wild frontier against all odds.

The Alamo tells the story of the Battle of the Alamo, a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. In 1836, a group of Texan rebels fought against the Mexican army in a desperate last stand for the independence of Texas. The film portrays the bravery and sacrifice of the defenders of the Alamo, highlighting their struggle against overwhelming odds.

San Antonio is a 1945 American musical Western film directed by David Butler and starring Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith. The film was shot in Technicolor and had a running time of 109 minutes. The plot revolves around Clay Hardin, a Texas cattleman and horseman, who takes it upon himself to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of cattle rustlers in San Antonio. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful singer named Jeanne Starr and must battle the villainous hotel owner Roy Stuart in order to bring justice to the town.

During the Texas War of Independence in the 1830s, a soldier from the Alamo is accused of cowardice. He must defend himself and prove his bravery during the epic Battle of the Alamo.

During the Texas Revolution, a group of soldiers defends the Alamo against the Mexican army. The film explores the bravery and sacrifices made by the defenders of the fort as they face overwhelming odds.

In the fight for Texas independence, a small group of men defend the Alamo against a Mexican army. Their heroic last stand becomes a symbol of bravery and sacrifice.

When a group of DEA agents and local residents must defend the Alamo from an onslaught of Chupacabra creatures on Cinco de Mayo, it becomes a fight for survival as they try to prevent the creatures from destroying the city of San Antonio, Texas.

Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas into a powerful entity in its own right. Refusing to forget the Alamo (as if anyone could), Houston led the military in Texas' rebellion against Mexico. G.D. Spradlin co-stars as President Andrew Jackson, with Michael Beck appearing as Jim Bowie, James Stephens as Stephen Austin, and Richard Yniguez as Mexican General Santa Anna. Lensed on location in the Lone Star state, this sweeping made-for-TV film originally occupied three hours' screen time on November 22, 1986. Its title at that time was Houston: The Legend of Texas. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

The Battle of The Alamo is a gripping documentary that chronicles the legendary battle in Texas where a small group of Texans defended a mission against a much larger Mexican army. Through reenactments and expert interviews, this film brings to life the bravery and sacrifice of the men who fought for Texan independence.

Documentary about the making of the John Wayne film The Alamo (1960). Included are behind-the-scenes photos and footage of the actual production of the film, clips from it and interviews with members of the cast, crew and local residents in Brackettville, TX, where it was filmed.

The story of the defense of the mission-turned-fortress by 185 Texans against an overwhelming Mexican army in 1836.

A comedic mockumentary about the production of a film about Daniel Boone. The producer, screenwriter, and director go on a hilarious adventure to capture the essence of the frontier expert. Their journey takes them to the famous Alamo.

My Country 'Tis of Thee is a 1950 short documentary supervised by Gordon Hollingshead. It is a panoramic view of American history from the coming of the pilgrims all the way through to 1950. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, Two-Reel.

A Chicago reporter (Robert Stack) and photographer focus on a Confederate outlaw (Brod Crawford) in post-Civil War Texas.

In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued that no more Americans may enter Texas, William H. Wharton, fiery head of a faction determined on independence or nothing, warns Stephen F. Austin that the time for half-measures is past. Austin, responsible for bringing the Americans to Texas as colonists, reminds Wharton that a settler's revolt against Mexico would dishonor his name and the arrangements he had with the Mexican government. He gets the "Whartonites" to agree to a general convention of all colonists. Almerian Dickinson, biggest land owner in the settlement of Gonzales, deeply in love with his wife Anne, warns Wharton that a bloody revolt would endanger every wife and mother in the colony. He proposes they send Austin to Mexico City to ask Santa Anna to grant Texans a voice in their own government.