In addition to the 32 volunteers from gonzales, the alamo defenders were later reinforced by at least 25 men from goliad. Years in the making the legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new republic of texas. If we dont know it, we find out in the first scene. Mar 30, 2004 the alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed. I may have a biased affinity towards the subject matter, given that i live in the state of texas, but the story of the alamo has always greatly interested me. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Alamo of the pacific 2003 tv alamo bay 1985 last night at the alamo 1984 alamo. For the baby boomer generation it is john waynes spin that is very likely burned in their mind. Watch the alamo starring dennis quaid in this militarywar on directv. The documentary, which originally ran on the cable channel, attempts to chronicle the events of 6 march 1836 with objectivity, a goal as daunting in the patriotic, warlike days of 2004 as it must.
Apr 22, 2015 the fires of the spanish inquisition secret files of the inquisition full documentary timeline duration. The alamo is a 1960 american historical epic and war film about the 1836 battle of the alamo produced and directed by john wayne and starring wayne as davy crockett. Since the early 1800s, mexico had invited settlers from america and other parts of the world to come to mexico land was cheap and settlers were given many acres the constitution of 1824, signed by the mexican government, gave rights and freedom to these settlers most of these people settled in the province of tejas, later changed to texas. The film was originally slated to be directed by ron howard in 2002, just after his. The series of tracks unimaginatively named the battle of the alamo parts 1 through 6 is a series of brassbased cues with rather repetitive snare drum counterpoint. The classic john wayne alamo movie, into which he put so much effort to get the film made, is entertaining and heroic, being a romantic take on the story of less than 200 defending the alamo against some 7000 mexican soldiers. Nine of the 12 major structures were damaged in a fire in september 2011. Feb 16, 2019 with all hope lost, crockett makes his stand with four remaining defenders. This muchhonored pbs documentary series explores american history, one topic or person at a time. Here is a movie that captures the loneliness and dread of men waiting for two weeks. The alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed.
Santa anna advanced into texas with 4,000 men, headed for the alamo, where almost 200. With dennis quaid, billy bob thornton, emilio echevarria, jason patric. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Historical drama detailing the 183536 texas revolution before, during, and after the famous siege of the alamo february 23march 6, 1836 where 183 texans americanborn texans and tejanos mexicanborn texans commanded by colonel travis, along with davey crockett and jim bowie, were besieged in an abandoned mission outside san antonio by a mexican army of nearly 2,000 men. I want to know was the actual battle of the alamo different than it has been portrayed in many hollywood films because i read in tuckers book, exodus from the alamo 2010 that colonel travis committed suicide and many of the mexican soldiers were killed and injured by their own men rather than the defenders fire. Investigators believe a lightning storm west of austin caused a fire that all but destroyed a replica of the 1836 battle compound built for the 2004 film the alamo. Residents of tejas texas fight for independence from mexico, only to face annexation by the united states soon after. Leslie bohem and stephen gaghan for a minimum of offense, this alamo film arrives with little of. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Timeline world history documentaries recommended for you.
The alamo is a 2004 film about the battle of the alamo during the texas revolution. The battle of the alamo during texas war for independence from mexico lasted thirteen days, from february 23, 1836march 6, 1836. American experience remember the alamo dvd, 2004 for sale. The onehour documentary remember the alamo explores the life of the famed tejano leader and his. It was directed by john lee hancock, produced by ron howard, brian grazer, and mark johnson, distributed by touchstone pictures, and starred dennis quaid as sam houston, billy bob thornton as david crockett, and jason patric as jim bowie. Apparently original director ron howard had asked for a budget of nearly double the one finally secured, which would undoubtedly have allowed for more visual effects, with more detailed battle scenes, but no movie is perfect and considering what they film makers did achieve, i think it is only right that the alamo 2004 be given a second look. Not a perfect film, but always a hugely entertaining one, fans of the alamo will be pleased with this dvd. At the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. The story of the alamo has been one of the more famous episodes of american southwestern history. Fire destroys set of 2004 alamo remake in texas reuters. Detailing the events leading up to the battle, the story unfolds via an omniscient observer and touches upon the likes of historical figures, though the scripts historicity is somewhat. This documentary recounts the legendary battle of the alamo, where hopelessly outnumbered american soldiersincluding heroes davy crockett, jim bowie, and william barrett travislost their lives to general santa anas mexican troops after days of intense fighting. Even the most ambitious alamo film to date, john waynes 1960 the alamo, was a critical and financial flop. Apr 06, 2004 once conflict arises, burwell supplements pomp to the proceedings but it is nonspecific and meandering.
The alamo, based upon the historical battle, is a 2004 war film directed by john lee hancock, and starring dennis quaid, billy bob thornton, and jason patric. This period drama tells the story of a small texas mission where 200 men stood their ground for two weeks as they were attacked by mexican forces. Sep 17, 2015 at the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. These allages shows are a great introduction to the movies for our youngest guests, and talking and squirming is allowed. Tvpg 1h documentary, biography, history episode aired 2 february 2004. Alamo movie set burned by fire san antonio expressnews. To capture texas, you need to go big, and this aerial exploration spans thousands of square miles to reveal the great sites of the lone star state.
The tension of the siege of the alamo was intense, lasting days. Travis, and the supporting cast features frankie avalon, patrick wayne, linda cristal, joan obrien, chill wills, joseph calleia, ken curtis. The education staff at the alamo wants to make it as easy as possible for history educators to tell the story of the alamo and texas history. Here is a movie that captures the loneliness and dread of men waiting for two. The advance buzz on the alamo was negative, and now i know why. Conventional wisdom in hollywood is that any movie named the alamo must be simplistic and rousing, despite the fact that we already know all the defenders got killed. Among the dead were three men destined to become martyrs and heroes. A documentary film, the center of the world episodes. American experience remember the alamo tv episode 2004.
In his first episode, the analyst looks at the legendary fiasco that was the alamo 2004. Despite being overlong, and boring in spots, the alamo is a pretty solid film. Nov, 2010 hancocks version was purported to be the most accurate of all the alamo films, but various interpretive liberties were taken, such as building the movieset version of the alamo chapel facade forward 30 to 40 feet 12 m more than the extant and presumably historically correct structure. Goliad was not thoroughly explained, but to do that, the movie would have had to be expanded. Home of the famous 1836 battle and to living history demonstrations and special events throughout the year, the beautiful 300yearold former spanish mission turned fortress is open yearround and is free for families, school groups and everyone to. It is updated to reflect the audiencemood during the tumultuous time of. Overall this is an informative and entertaining documentary, well worth your time.
The battle scenes are well done, but the pacing is all over the place. Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of texan and tejano men, led by davy crockett and jim bowie, and mexican dictator santa annas forces at the alamo in san antonio texas. The film is has never looked or sounded better, and the inclusion of that wonderful 40. The picture also stars richard widmark as jim bowie and laurence harvey as william b. Sep 28, 2011 fire destroys set of 2004 alamo remake in texas. Watch american experience episodes online season 16 2004. Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of texan and tejano men, led by davy crockett and jim bowie, and mexican dictator santa annas forces at the. Almost a month after 200 texan rebels were defeated at the battle of the alamo, the rebel army got its revenge, earning texas its independence. The alamo 2004 fullhd movie, the alamo 2004 fullhd movie, the alamo 2004 fullhd movie dvd quality the alamo 2004 fullhd movie dvdrip online free the alamo 2004 fullhd movie dvd quality.
Rent the alamo 2004 starring dennis quaid and billy bob thornton on dvd and bluray. Season sixteen of the television program american experience originally aired on the pbs network in the united states on september 8, 2003 and concluded on may 3, 2004. Sadly, this overly long work doesnt actually depict the full history of the alamo itself. Watch remember the alamo american experience official site. Yet the climax occurred in a battle lasting less than a single hour. Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of texan and tejano men, led by davy crockett and jim bowie, and mexican dictator santa annas forces at the alamo in san antonio, texas.
The season contained nine new episodes and began with the eighth and final part of the miniseries new york. A true story of courage attempts to separate truth from fiction as the filmmakers examine the verifiable facts of the battle and its repercussions, the true stories of its. During the second day of the siege, davy crockett shot and killed two mexican sentries who came too close to the south wall of the alamo near the chapel. May 01, 2004 disney initiated the first great alamo craze in 1954 with its tv and movie portrayals of davy crockett, but it remains to be seen if lightning can strike twice for the house that walt built. Austin, tex, sept 28 fire caused by an apparent lightning strike destroyed the set of the 2004 disney remake of.
The making of the epic film clark, donald, andersen, christopher p. The fires of the spanish inquisition secret files of the inquisition full documentary timeline duration. A true story of courage dvd, 2004 at the best online prices at ebay. The alamo documentary video 2004 the alamo documentary.
Clips from silent films and from the john wayne alamo movie were interesting, but since the documentary producers likely did not have the rights to either the 2004 alamo movie or disneys davy crockett, the interviewees were only able to refer awkwardly to aspects those films. Can someone give me a brief summary of the alamo the movie. Join us each month for favorites like daniel tiger and the odd squad on the big screen. Today the alamo is the heart of san antonio and it is texas most visited historic landmark. American experience remember the alamo tv episode 2004 imdb. It is updated to reflect the audiencemood during the tumultuous time of the early bush ii years. American experience remember the alamo dvd, 2004 for. The alamo documentary dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay. March 27, 2004, saturday an article in the arts on wednesday. This history channel dvd version of the story of the alamo is a very good accompaniment to any reading done by history enthusiasts regarding texas or the alamo. Home films videos features schedule shop about the series staff educators contact. Nov 11, 2012 the battle of the alamo as portayed in the movie, the alamo. This stirring story was filmed inside the alamo itself the first film allowed to use the actual buildings, grounds and historical artifacts of the alamo. Interviewees refer at great length to the event as if the audience already possesses full knowledge of the story.
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