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Release Year1986
Runtime2h 24m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern, Drama, History
Votes10
DirectorPeter Levin
WritersJohn Binder, Frank Q. Dobbs
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHouston: The Legend of Texas
About Houston: The Legend of Texas
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
Directed by Peter Levin, Houston: The Legend of Texas leans on a strong ensemble — Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian, Devon Ericson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1986.
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