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Hancock's version was purported to be the most accurate of all the Alamo films, but various liberties were taken, such as building the Alamo chapel facade forward 40 feet more than the extant (and presumably historically-correct) structure.
Dec 17, 2021 · While the Battle of the Alamo was itself a Mexican victory, it was a defining moment with an impact on the histories of the Republic of Texas, its incorporation into the United States, and the Mexican-American War 10 years later, which shaped U.S. westward expansion.
Oct 23, 2020 · From Davy Crockett's fate to the real racial mix of soldiers "there are a lot of inaccuracies in the movie," says one historian of the famed Western, released on Oct. 24, 1960.
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The 2004 film was far more accurate than its 1960 counterpart. Most Alamo historians agree that the actual battle lasted from 30 minutes to 90 minutes. Mexican columns began the assault before sunrise and most of the fighting was over before the sun came up.
Feb 1, 2002 · To say that Alamo movies are historically inaccurate is a bit like saying that Godzilla is a tad green and scaly. Most filmmakers couldn’t care less about trying to authentically replicate the time and place and, more important, the people involved.
Apr 9, 2004 · Alamo IS the most accurate (historically) film made to date. It showed all the warts of the founders of Texas & leading defenders of the Alamo, as well as the ultimate result, the massacre of those inside and the ruthlessness of Santa Anna.
Feb 25, 2021 · Some versions favor spectacle while others favor story, yet both typically opt for entertainment over accuracy. However, two movies stand apart from the rest: John Wayne’s 1960 The Alamo and John Lee Hancock’s 2004 film of the same name. The most famous portrayal is John Wayne’s directorial debut and passion project.
