Remembering the alamo movies hollywood posters from bygone days. The alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed. The tension of the siege of the alamo was intense, lasting days. 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. Yet the climax occurred in a battle lasting less than a single hour. 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. The alamo education staff offers the following free resources to help history educators tell the story of the alamo. 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.
Rent remember the alamo 2004 on dvd and bluray netflix. The second civil war, a twopart report, follows political leaders and ordinary americans alike as it chronicles one of the most. A semihistorical account of the standoff at an abandoned mission during the texas fight for independence. 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. 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. What are the two meanings of siege given in your movie notes. Maitreyi ramakrishnans wish for never have i ever season. 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. 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. Alamo siege is thoroughly examined in the other documentaries previously issued on vhs which fill out the set. 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. Here is a movie that captures the loneliness and dread of men waiting for two weeks. The advance buzz on the alamo was negative, and now i know why. If we dont know it, we find out in the first scene.
See the true story of the alamo in this fascinating documentary. 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. Sam houston dennis quaid organizes a rebel army to liberate texas from the brutal rule of mexican dictator general santa. The battle scenes are well done, but the pacing is all over the place. Mar 30, 2004 the alamo documentary is a labor of love for the many san antonio historians and reenactors who were interviewed. 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. 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. American experience remember the alamo dvd, 2004 for.
The onehour documentary remember the alamo explores the life of the famed tejano leader and his efforts to protect the sovereignty. The alamo is a very underrated film that is an interesting history. This documentary on the most famous battle of the texas revolution has been given a respectful presentation on dvd. Says his goliath character picked up the actors bad habits in season 2. The film was scheduled for release last christmas, so delaying its release until this. Austin, tex, sept 28 fire caused by an apparent lightning strike destroyed the set of the 2004 disney remake of. The season contained nine new episodes and began with the eighth and final part of the miniseries new york. And his sweeping theme introduced in what were defending comes off as an imitation of the theme from rob roy.
Watch american experience episodes online season 16 2004. 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. A true story of courage dvd, 2004 at the best online prices at ebay. With dennis quaid, billy bob thornton, emilio echevarria, jason patric. Here is a movie that captures the loneliness and dread of men.
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. 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. 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. 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. Sep 17, 2015 at the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. Alamo movie set burned by fire san antonio expressnews. Instead, the story fast forwards to the mexicans monthlong chase of what is left of the texan army. May 03, 2015 this feature is not available right now. 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.
Alamo of the pacific 2003 tv alamo bay 1985 last night at the alamo 1984 alamo. Rent the alamo 2004 starring dennis quaid and billy bob thornton on dvd and bluray. The alamo is a 2004 film about the battle of the alamo during the texas revolution. Fire destroys set of 2004 alamo remake in texas reuters. Find out when and where you can watch the alamo on tv with the full listings schedule at. 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.
Hardin, joan headley, joseph musso, richard bruce winders, murilo silva. An expensive animated film opening on april 2, home on the. At the alamo with jim bowie, davie crockett and a walk into battle for texas duration. The alamo will go down in history as poor historical epic news. 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. Get the alamo dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Originally constructed as a spanish mission, the alamo provided a secure post between texas settlements and the troops of general santa anna emilio.
Since the early 1800s, mexico had invited settlers from america and other parts of the world to come to mexico land was cheap and settlers were given many acres the constitution of 1824, signed by the mexican government, gave rights and freedom to these settlers most of these people settled in the province of tejas. 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. Sam houston dennis quaid organizes a rebel army to liberate texas from the brutal rule of mexican dictator general santa anna emilio echevarria. American experience remember the alamo dvd, 2004 for sale.
Join us each month for favorites like daniel tiger and the odd squad on the big screen. Frank thompson, richard flores, don graham, stephen l. Watch remember the alamo american experience official site. 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. Among the dead were three men destined to become martyrs and heroes. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Controversy has always been part of the history and legend of the alamo. Season 16, episode 2 january 12, 2004 reconstruction. A documentary film, the center of the world episodes.
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. 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. Additionally, the movie follows the likely course of the battle that includes the predawn. Favorite copwarspy tv seriescopwarspy moviescopwarspy miniseriescopwarspy documentary. 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. Sadly, this overly long work doesnt actually depict the full history of the alamo itself. 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.
Watch american experience episodes online season 16. 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. These allages shows are a great introduction to the movies for our youngest guests, and talking and squirming is allowed. This stirring story was filmed inside the alamo itself the first film. Sep 28, 2011 fire destroys set of 2004 alamo remake in texas. American experience remember the alamo tv episode 2004. We consider why the alamo 2004 with billy bob thornton as davy. 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. 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. The texans, led by colonel travis, managed to temporarily hold off the. 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. Interviewees refer at great length to the event as if the audience already possesses full knowledge of the story. And his sweeping theme introduced in what were defending. 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.
The alamo is a 2004 american western film about the battle of the alamo during the texas revolution. It seems that with these huge epochs, something always hits a snag. The alamo documentary video 2004 the alamo documentary. The alamo documentary has been transferred to disc in the fullframe aspect ratio of 1. To capture texas, you need to go big, and this aerial exploration spans thousands of square miles. The alamo was besieged with trouble before it finally hit screens in april of 2004. 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. Tvpg 1h documentary, biography, history episode aired 2 february 2004.
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