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      Man of Conquest

      1939 1h 45m Biography List
      Reviews The larger-than-life story of Sam Houston (Richard Dix), one of the founding fathers of Texas, begins with his early years fighting with Andrew Jackson (Edward Ellis) in the War of 1812 and his drinking sprees with the Cherokee after he resigns the governorship of Tennessee. Along with Davy Crockett (Robert Barrat) and Jim Bowie (Robert Armstrong), Houston emerges as a spirited advocate for Texas' independence from Mexico -- which culminates in the Battle of the Alamo. Read More Read Less

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      SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald Satisfactory from every angle and grips throughout. Aug 28, 2020 Full Review Graham Greene The Spectator It is the kind of big idealistic middlebrow epic that America does very well. May 9, 2018 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Competent but uninspiring biopic of Sam Houston. Rated: C+ Jul 3, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Good production, especially for Republic Studios. It has a fine story, a bit tedious at times but it was interesting. The acting is good, but no one stands out as exceptional. Fine and rousing score. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis The larger-than-life story of Sam Houston (Richard Dix), one of the founding fathers of Texas, begins with his early years fighting with Andrew Jackson (Edward Ellis) in the War of 1812 and his drinking sprees with the Cherokee after he resigns the governorship of Tennessee. Along with Davy Crockett (Robert Barrat) and Jim Bowie (Robert Armstrong), Houston emerges as a spirited advocate for Texas' independence from Mexico -- which culminates in the Battle of the Alamo.
      Director
      George Nichols Jr.
      Genre
      Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jul 14, 2015
      Runtime
      1h 45m