Houston: The Legend of Texas

Name: Houston: The Legend of Texas
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War, Western
Released: 1986-11-22
Duration: 2 h 24 min
Rating: 6.80
Cast: Michael C. Gwynne, Devon Ericson, Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian

– Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas ..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

6.80 / 10

Duration:

2 Hours and 24 Minutes

Release Year:

1986

Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas into a powerful entity in its own right. Refusing to forget the Alamo (as if anyone could), Houston led the military in Texas' rebellion against Mexico. G.D. Spradlin co-stars as President Andrew Jackson, with Michael Beck appearing as Jim Bowie, James Stephens as Stephen Austin, and Richard Yniguez as Mexican General Santa Anna. Lensed on location in the Lone Star state, this sweeping made-for-TV film originally occupied three hours' screen time on November 22, 1986. Its title at that time was Houston: The Legend of Texas. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Styles:

Epic, Sincere, Exciting, Realistic, Captivating, Serious

Story Timeline:

19th Century

Producing Country:

USA

Filming Locations:

Texas

Genre:

History, Biography, Western, War, Drama

Editor's Pick for:

Boys' night

Release Date:

22 Nov 1986

Language:

English

Directed by:

Peter Levin

Story Written By:

Frank Q. Dobbs, John Binder

Main Actors:

Michael C. Gwynne, Devon Ericson, Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian

Plot:

"From personal heartbreak to the epic fight for liberation, the glory of the Old West is captured in this grand life story of Sam Houston, the man whose bravery and vision led to the creation of Texas." -- from back of box

Awards:

1 win.

Production Company:

J.D. Feigelson

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.8/10