# The Alamo (1960)

> A monumental classic-western account of the Alamo defenders confronting an advancing Mexican army in a doomed fight for Texas.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6224

## Facts

- Runtime: 202 min
- Genres: War, Adventure, History, Western
- Director: John Wayne
- Cast: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O'Brien, Chill Wills
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053580/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: heroic, patriotic, sweeping, classic western marathon, history film night

## Synopsis

A desperate stand against overwhelming odds unfolds in a pivotal moment of American history.

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- [Villa Rides (1968)](https://ember.film/movie/32528)
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