The First Texan
1956, English. Directed by Byron Haskin.
HE LEFT HIS MARK ACROSS THE WEST'S THOUSAND TOUGHEST MILES
After arriving in Texas to escape a scandal back east, lawyer Sam Houston just wants to hang out his shingle, keep a low profile, and stay out of any political intrigue. However, when President Jackson personally orders him to lead the fight for Texan independence, he overcomes his reluctance to become involved and leads his compatriots to a string of victories over the Mexican army.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Byron HaskinDirector
- Joel McCreaSam Houston
- Felicia FarrKatherine Delaney
- Jeff MorrowJim Bowie
- Wallace FordHenry Delaney
- Abraham SofaerDon Carlos - magistrate
- Jody McCreaLt. Baker
- Chubby JohnsonDeaf Smith - army scout
- William HopperWilliam Barrett Travis
- Dayton LummisStephen Austin
- Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Col. Cos (as Rodolfo Hoyos)
- Roy RobertsCol. Sam Sherman
- David SilvaGeneral Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Details
- Released
- 29 June 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel B. Ullman
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The First Texan runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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The First Texan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 June 1956. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked The First Texan, try Viva Zapata!, The Alamo, And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself.
Who directed The First Texan?
The First Texan (1956) was directed by Byron Haskin and stars Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jeff Morrow.