The First Texan

Overview

After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.

Directed by Byron Haskin

Top cast

Joel McCrea

Sam Houston

Felicia Farr

Katherine Delaney

Jeff Morrow

Jim Bowie

Wallace Ford

Henry Delaney

Abraham Sofaer

Don Carlos - magistrate

Jody McCrea

Lt. Baker

Chubby Johnson

Deaf Smith - army scout

William Hopper

William Barrett Travis

Dayton Lummis

Stephen Austin

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)

Roy Roberts

Col. Sam Sherman

David Silva

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

Frank Puglia

Pepe

James Griffith

Davy Crockett

Nelson Leigh

Col. Hockley

Salvador Baguez

Don Juan Veramendi (uncredited)

Carl Benton Reid

President Andrew Jackson (uncredited)

William Tannen

President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)

Nestor Paiva

Priest (uncredited)

T

Tom Monroe

Lt. Hargrave (uncredited)

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