It is also worth noting that this movie was the final film. Nov 03, 2019 the alamo thirteen days to glory tv movie 1987 imdb the alamo thirteen days to glory james arness variation of his mentor john waynes 1960 classic attempts to present the famous 1836 texas siege in human terms utilizing the more intimate medium of television to make the story of the defenders more understandable. Three of the actors were considerably older than the reallife people they played. Davy crockett, jim bowie and a handful of texans met santa anna. In thirteen chapters, lon tinkle tells the daybyday story of how. The story of the famed siege of the alamo during the texas revolution, in which a small band of soldiers held off an overwhelming army under the mexican general santa anna long enough to allow the texan army to gather its. James arness, 64, played jim bowie, who was 40 at the time. Thirteen days to glory tv movie 1987 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jul 15, 2011 a few days later, briggle sent over a book by his college professor at southern methodist in dallas. Thirteen days to glory the 1987 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. His answer was to send his crack troops, commanded by his brotherinlaw, general martin. Siege of the alamo, 1836 southwest landmarks book 2. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The attack however occurred early in the morning before daylight.
Thirteen days to glory on amazon video, apple itunes as download or rent it on amazon video, apple itunes online. Burt kennedy against orders and with no help of relief texas patriots led by william travis alec baldwin, jim bowie james arness, and davy crockett brian keith defend the alamo against overwhelming mexican forces. In the southern part of texas in the town of san antone theres a. Nov 11, 2012 the battle of the alamo as portayed in the movie, the alamo. Thirteen days to glory you are looking for exciting, rough and serious movies about with battles, heroic mission, isolation, tough heroes, war, revolution and state affairs themes of action, adventure and biography genre shot in usa. That being said, im only going to focus my remarks on the good points of days to glory. The alamo thirteen days to glory tv movie 1987 imdb the alamo thirteen days to glory james arness variation of his mentor john waynes 1960 classic attempts to present the famous 1836 texas siege in human terms utilizing the more intimate medium of television to make the story of the defenders more understandable. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled.
Thirteen days to glory movie, hero, heroine, etc is available in our gallery section. Thirteen days to glory add to watchlist the legendary last stand of revolutionary texas volunteers at the alamo in 1836 the embattled garrison led by jim bowie and davy crockett. The production values are quite good, considering that a substantial amount of the fighting during the siege, including the climactic final attack, were at night, a fact accurately depicted in this film. Thirteen days to glory tv is a film directed by burt kennedy with james arness, brian keith, alec baldwin, david ogden stiers, year. The 1987 nbc television miniseries about the 1836 battle of the alamo starring james arness as james bowie, brian keith as davy crockett. February 23, 1836, began the siege of the alamo, a day moment in history that turned a ruined spanish mission in the heart of downtown san. To use this banner, please see the full instructions. The movie stayed pretty close to book by the title. The story of the individual is remembered as it contributed to the whole in an endearing way. In fact the duke connection goes on to include star james arness, and dukes son ethan wayne. Three cheers for the irish full movie download free. Brian keith plays davy crockett and james arness is jim bowie who, although at. Against orders and with no help of relief texas patriots led by william travis, jim bowie, and davy crockett defend the alamo against overwhelming mexican forces.
Thats really the key to this movie, travis comes of age as he has to take full command, bowie learning to respect the kid, crockett trying to ease tensions between. The battle of the alamo has been the focus of major studio productions like john waynes the alamo in 1960 or more recently in the accurate, welltold 2004 version that flopped in theaters. Thirteen days to glory is a significantly better representation of the historic battle than its better known namesake. The story of the famed siege of the alamo during the texas revolution, in which a small band of soldiers held off an overwhelming army under the mexican. A time to stand the alamo 1836 the movie the alamo thirteen days to glory is based on the book by lon tinkle in 1836 181 texans perish in. Given the delay in receiving messages from the alamo, the convention was not even aware of the full danger in time to save it. Publication date 1958 topics mexican war, 18461848 publisher. The thirteen days of glory timeline timetoast timelines.
James arness, brian keith, alec baldwin the valor and anguish of the alamo is resurrected in this 80s effort that features a. Final film appearance of lorne greene, who portrayed sam houston. While i am not an expert on the events depicted in the book i will say this. With james arness, brian keith, alec baldwin, david ogden stiers. The mexicans have taken over, but they pay tribute to the fallen at the siege of the alamo. Director burt kennedy, whod directed john wayne before and who was even wearing a hat that the duke once gave him during production, wanted to do an update on the alamo story, while at the same time, pay respectful tribute to dukes alamo. Just how many mexican extras were there in days to glory. Thirteen days to glory one mans hero 2 dvd set exclusive by alec baldwin 3. Lyrics for ballad of the alamo thirteen days of glory by marty robbins. Dont ignore it, however, just because you know how the battle turns out. Yet another episode in history has been singled out for a closeup, day to day account, as it actually happened and that one of the most poignant, dramatic events in american history, the siege of the alamo, when 183 determined men waited for reenforcements that never came.
It is a story filled with human drama, and lon tinkle captures that drama well in his 1958. Marty robbins ballad of the alamo thirteen days of. Not knowing much about the alamo i was intrigued to finally be able to read an account of the famous 1836 battle. The alamo thirteen days to glory 1987 march 6, 1836 duration. The alamo days to glory 1987 nbc monday night at the.
Lyrics to ballad of the alamo from the alamo by john wayne from the country sounds of the 60s, vol. Ballad of the alamo thirteen days of glory marty robbins. The thirteenday defense of the alamo by texans who sought to make texas independent from mexico has long since passed into legend. The siege and the final assault on the alamo in 1836 constitute the most celebrated military engagement in. Thirteen days to glory one mans hero 2 dvd set texas rising. Thirteen days to glory 1987 was made for tv and directed by one of dukes directors, burt kennedy. The alamo days to glory was one of the first books i read on the battle of the alamo there are three books on the alamo i love 1. Battle of the alamo thirteen days to glory university of texas unknown stephen l.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading days to glory. To ask other readers questions about days to glory, please sign up. Alec baldwin, james arness, brian keith, lee majors, david carradine, burt kennedy, jerry jameson. Three on a boat not counting the dog full movie download free. The alamo days to glory wikipedia the alamo days to glory is a 1987. It takes a true texan to fully appreciate the merits of this rather pedestrian retelling of a familiar story, but the battle scenes are pretty.
Watch the clip titled days of glory for the film the alamo 1960. Thirteen days to glory 1987 james arness in the alamo. Siege of the alamo, 1836 southwest landmarks book 2 kindle edition by tinkle, lon. Thirteen days to glory 1987 brian keith in the alamo. Thirteen days to glory, starring james arness and alec baldwin. I thought over all this was pretty accurate depiction of the battle of the alamo.
Listen to ballad of the alamo thirteen days of glory from marty robbinss under western skies for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Brian keith, 66, played davy crockett, who was 49 at the alamo. Brian keith plays davy crockett and james arness is. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 40 produced by 6 music by 1 cinematography by 1. Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the burt kennedydirected movie via subscription. Colonel william travis tells the defenders of the alamo that their is no help coming and makes a line for those who whish to stay. The valor and anguish of the alamo is resurrected in this 80s effort that features a considerably accomplished cast.
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