Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 86 produced by 6 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 49 production management 4 second unit director or assistant. Yet the climax occurred in a battle lasting less than a single hour. Here is a movie that captures the loneliness and dread of men. The alamo documentary has been transferred to disc in the fullframe aspect ratio of 1. John waynes 1960 pet project had a ton riding on it. 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. An expensive animated film opening on april 2, home on the. The alamo is a 2004 american western film about the battle of the alamo during the texas revolution.
See the true story of the alamo in this fascinating documentary. 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. 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. A version of this article appears in print on march 24, 2004, section e. Watch american experience episodes online season 16. The alamo is a 2004 film about the battle of the alamo during the texas revolution. At the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration.
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. It seemed that nobody in hollywood felt that the duke could pull of a 3hour retelling of one of the most enduring legends of american, tejano, and texan history. Find out when and where you can watch the alamo on tv with the full listings schedule at. Since the movie is about the alamo, not the texan revolution, the capture and execution of goliads garrison is essentially ignored, even though it was a much more critical defeat than the alamo. These allages shows are a great introduction to the movies for our youngest guests, and talking and squirming is allowed. A true story of courage dvd, 2004 at the best online prices at ebay. Watch remember the alamo american experience official site. It seems that with these huge epochs, something always hits a snag.
The onehour documentary remember the alamo explores the life of the famed tejano leader and his efforts to protect the sovereignty. Rent the alamo 2004 starring dennis quaid and billy bob thornton on dvd and bluray. Frank thompson, richard flores, don graham, stephen l. Tvpg 1h documentary, biography, history episode aired 2 february 2004. The alamo the real story full documentary crazy weird cool shows. 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. Firefighters from lake travis rescue work to put out a smoldering fire in the wall of a building on the set of the 2004 movie the alamo north of dripping springs on wednesday, sept. Favorite copwarspy tv seriescopwarspy moviescopwarspy miniseriescopwarspy documentary. Among the dead were three men destined to become martyrs and heroes. Alamo siege is thoroughly examined in the other documentaries previously issued on vhs which fill out the set. Sam houston dennis quaid organizes a rebel army to liberate texas from the brutal rule of mexican dictator general santa.
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 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. 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. To capture texas, you need to go big, and this aerial exploration spans thousands of square miles. The alamo documentary video 2004 the alamo documentary. The texans, led by colonel travis, managed to temporarily hold off the. 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. American experience remember the alamo dvd, 2004 for sale.
Rent remember the alamo 2004 on dvd and bluray netflix. Mar 30, 2004 the alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed. Additionally, the movie follows the likely course of the battle that includes the predawn. Two calls were made to find thin and gaunt extras to play the soldiers, but the films scenes of the attack on the alamo were shot in harsh weather. 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. 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. And his sweeping theme introduced in what were defending. 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. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Watch american experience episodes online season 16 2004. The alamo is a very underrated film that is an interesting history. American experience remember the alamo tv episode 2004. This stirring story was filmed inside the alamo itself the first film. Fire destroys set of 2004 alamo remake in texas reuters. This documentary on the most famous battle of the texas revolution has been given a respectful presentation on dvd.
The alamo trailer 2004 an epic that evokes films such as how the west was won and dances with wolves, the alamo details the key 1863 battle fought to win texas from the mexican government. The film was scheduled for release last christmas, so delaying its release until this. 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. 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. With dennis quaid, billy bob thornton, emilio echevarria, jason patric. 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. 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.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Sam houston dennis quaid organizes a rebel army to liberate texas from the brutal rule of mexican dictator general santa anna emilio echevarria. Apr 06, 2004 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. Says his goliath character picked up the actors bad habits in season 2.
Sadly, this overly long work doesnt actually depict the full history of the alamo itself. The second civil war, a twopart report, follows political leaders and ordinary americans alike as it chronicles one of the most. What are the two meanings of siege given in your movie notes. The alamo will go down in history as poor historical epic news. 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. A true story of courage having been a texan most of my life, and a resident of san antonio, ive had a lot of oppourtunity over the years to study the history of the alamo. Controversy has always been part of the history and legend of the alamo.
Alamo of the pacific 2003 tv alamo bay 1985 last night at the alamo 1984 alamo. 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. Austin, tex, sept 28 fire caused by an apparent lightning strike destroyed the set of the 2004 disney remake of. The battle scenes are well done, but the pacing is all over the place. The centerpiece of this twodvd set is remember the alamo, hosted by dennis quaid and produced to coincide with the april 2004 theatrical release of the alamo, the. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Originally constructed as a spanish mission, the alamo provided a secure post between texas settlements and the troops of general santa anna emilio. Interviewees refer at great length to the event as if the audience already possesses full knowledge of the story.
On march 6, 1836, one of the crucial battles in the united states war against mexico and texas fight for independence came to a close when. Sep 17, 2015 at the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. We consider why the alamo 2004 with billy bob thornton as davy. A documentary film, the center of the world episodes. Mar 22, 2009 the alamo trailer 2004 an epic that evokes films such as how the west was won and dances with wolves, the alamo details the key 1863 battle fought to win texas from. Instead, the story fast forwards to the mexicans monthlong chase of what is left of the texan army. A semihistorical account of the standoff at an abandoned mission during the texas fight for independence. Despite being overlong, and boring in spots, the alamo is a pretty solid film.
Get the alamo dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. The advance buzz on the alamo was negative, and now i know why. The alamo was besieged with trouble before it finally hit screens in april of 2004. Join us each month for favorites like daniel tiger and the odd squad on the big screen. May 03, 2015 this feature is not available right now. The season contained nine new episodes and began with the eighth and final part of the miniseries new york. Ive just started adding dvds on the subject to my collection, and this one gives some good, basic information on the events that occured in february and march.
Hardin, joan headley, joseph musso, richard bruce winders, murilo silva. Alamo movie set burned by fire san antonio expressnews. 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. American experience remember the alamo dvd, 2004 for. 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. If we dont know it, we find out in the first scene. The tension of the siege of the alamo was intense, lasting days. 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. 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.