The Man from the Alamo

During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?

Cast

Glenn Ford

as John Stroud

Julie Adams

as Beth Anders

Chill Wills

as John Gage

Hugh O'Brian

as Lt. Lamar

Victor Jory

as Jess Wade

Neville Brand

as Dawes

John Daheim

as Cavish

Myra Marsh

as Ma Anders

Jeanne Cooper

as Kate Lamar

Marc Cavell

as Carlos

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