The Alamo

1960 · 202 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 18,487 VOTES · DIR. John Wayne

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,181 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:00:34 For more than a century armed conflict deprived it of its sacred purpose.
00:04:50 A year ago, we'd be looking at two men with their caps set for the White House.
00:08:15 Perhaps, sir, you simply oppose fighting.
00:12:47 Only chance we have is to fight 'em out in the open.
00:18:39 I placed our largest, the 18-pounder, on the southwest corner, so it fronts the town.
00:21:52 I've heard rumour that you plan to destroy the mission and remove the cannon.
00:24:59 (soldier shouting commands in Spanish)
00:29:31 Why are they empty?
00:35:35 We're gonna need a lot more men.
00:38:38 ¡Excelente!
00:43:09 Now, ain't that pretty.
00:47:44 I need you to be diggin' a new one here.
00:53:00 I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible
00:57:22 and establishing on a line southeast from Beason's Crossing to Brazoria.
01:03:56 Damn if you ain't gonna die for 'em, too.
01:07:31 and then we shot her.
01:14:25 Come on!
01:19:47 I believe every one of you will prove himself worth ten in return.
01:27:29 and tell him to think of nothing but of coming to this fair country when it is free.
01:36:04 ¡Fuego!
01:46:42 Explíquele.
01:51:22 We continue east.
01:55:12 Attention!
02:02:48 Texas became the 28th state of the United States.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,181
Dialogue density5.8 lines / min
First line00:00:34
Final line02:02:48

Production Record

DirectorJohn Wayne
LanguageEnglish
Budget$12,000,000
Revenue$7,900,000
IMDb votes18,487