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Houston: The Legend of Texas (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

  • Western
  • Drama
  • History
  • War
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sam ElliottSam ElliottSam Houston
  • Photo of Claudia ChristianClaudia ChristianEliza Allen
  • Photo of Devon EricsonDevon EricsonTiana Rogers
  • Photo of Michael C. GwynneMichael C. GwynneMosely Baker
  • Photo of Donald MoffatDonald MoffatCol. John Allen
  • Photo of John QuadeJohn QuadeSen. Stansbury
  • Photo of Ned RomeroNed RomeroChief John Jolley
  • Photo of William RussWilliam RussWilliam Travis
  • Photo of John P. RyanJohn P. RyanDavid Burnett
  • Photo of James StephensJames StephensStephen Austin

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