The Alamo

The Alamo

Year: 2004

Runtime: 137 min

Language: English

Director: John Lee Hancock

DramaHistoryWarWestern

As Texas fights for independence from Mexico, General Sam Houston leads a rebel force against the dictatorial General Santa Anna. Folk heroes Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett join Houston and a small band of defenders who make a final, desperate stand at the Alamo mission. Facing overwhelming odds, their courage and sacrifice become a symbol of resistance against tyranny and shape the future of the Texas Revolution.

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1

Aftermath of the Battle of the Alamo

The film begins in March 1836, showcasing the tragic aftermath of a fierce battle at the Alamo. The ground is strewn with the bodies of both Texan defenders and Mexican soldiers, highlighting the brutal reality of the conflict that is about to unfold.

March 1836 Alamo, San Antonio de Bexar, Coahuila y Tejas
2

Houston and Crockett's Meeting

A year prior to the battle, Sam Houston attends a lively party to rally support for migration to Texas. During this event, he meets David Crockett and discusses the opportunities available to new settlers, including land claims, igniting Crockett’s interest in Texas.

March 1835 Texas
3

Provisional Government's Debate

In San Felipe, Texas, members of the provisional government gather to discuss their recent victory at the Battle of San Antonio de Bexar. The tension between the Texas War Party and the Opposition Party escalates as they debate military actions and the leadership of Sam Houston.

San Felipe, Texas
4

Travis' Arrival and Orders

William Barret Travis arrives in San Felipe eager to solidify his reputation within the Texas Army. He receives orders to lead the defense at the Alamo, which immediately causes him alarm at the thought of facing a much larger Mexican army.

San Felipe, Texas
5

Crockett's Entrance to San Antonio

Crockett makes a dramatic entrance into San Antonio, declaring his commitment to Texas. However, the atmosphere is tense, as the Texan defenders urgently prepare for the imminent threat posed by Santa Anna's advancing army.

San Antonio
6

Santa Anna Arrives

The fearsome Santa Anna reaches San Antonio, surprising the Texan defenders. This moment marks the beginning of an intense siege, prompting the Texan fighters to retreat into the safety of the Alamo compound.

San Antonio
7

Siege of the Alamo Begins

With Santa Anna's forces surrounding the Alamo, the siege officially commences. Tensions rise when Travis prematurely ends negotiations for peace, solidifying the Texan defenders' fate as they prepare for an imminent assault.

Alamo, San Antonio de Bexar
8

Bowie's Illness

As the siege continues, Jim Bowie falls gravely ill, leaving Travis to lead the defense alone. This situation becomes dire as the Mexican army continues to taunt the Texan defenders, increasing the pressure on their morale.

Alamo, San Antonio de Bexar
9

Final Battle Preparations

On March 6, 1836, the Texan defenders wake to the unsettling silence before the storm of battle. As dawn breaks, they brace for the ferocious assault from Santa Anna's forces, signaling the beginning of their final stand.

March 6, 1836 Alamo, San Antonio de Bexar
10

The Battle of the Alamo

Despite fierce resistance, the Mexican army breaches the Alamo's walls in a violent clash. Travis meets his tragic end during the combat, while Bowie valiantly fights until outnumbered, marking a heartbreaking defeat for the defenders.

March 6, 1836 Alamo, San Antonio de Bexar
11

Crockett's Last Stand

As the fighting intensifies, Crockett and the remaining defenders take refuge in the Alamo chapel, making their last stand. In a final act of defiance, Crockett offers a mock surrender, but is sentenced to death by Santa Anna, who seeks vengeance.

March 6, 1836 Alamo, San Antonio de Bexar
12

The Runaway Scrape

In the aftermath of the Alamo's fall, Houston leads a grueling retreat known as the 'Runaway Scrape,' as Santa Anna's forces pursue them. This desperate maneuver focuses on regrouping the scattered Texan fighters while evading capture.

Texas
13

Santa Anna's Underestimation

Despite securing a victory, Santa Anna underestimates the Texan determination and splits his army. His miscalculation allows Houston's forces to regroup and gain strength, setting the stage for a decisive confrontation.

Texas
14

Battle of San Jacinto

On April 21, 1836, Houston orchestrates a strategic attack during the Battle of San Jacinto. The Texan forces achieve a surprising victory, capturing Santa Anna and forcing him to concede Texan independence, which shifts the tide of the conflict.

April 21, 1836 San Jacinto, Texas
15

Crockett's Legacy

The film concludes by reflecting on the lasting impact of the Alamo. In a poetic scene, Crockett's spirit is depicted playing his fiddle atop the Alamo, symbolizing the enduring legacy of sacrifice and the fight for independence.

Alamo, San Antonio de Bexar

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