The Alamo

Cast: Dennis Quaid, Jason Patric, Billy Bob Thornton, Patrick Wilson, Mark Brauner, Laura Clifton, Emilio Echevarría, Jett Garner, Nick Kokich

Director: John Lee Hancock

Studio: Touchstone Pictures

Release date: April 2004

Synopsis:

'Alamo' is deals with many of the historical complexities -- including the Mexican point of view -- that were glossed over in John Wayne's 1960 film. Alamo heroes William Barret Travis' serial marital infidelities, Jim Bowie's slave trading and Davy Crockett's overall political incorrectness will also be addressed.

New 'The Alamo' One Sheet Poster Online
Touchstone Pictures have released the second poster for their upcoming period remake The Alamo . Check it out below!
Marc Blucas Talks About 'The Alamo'
Matt Blucas spoke with About.com about what is was like working on The Alamo . How is “The Alamo” going? It was unbelievable. We just finished. One of the best, most professional experiences of my life. I've never been...
Billy Bob Thornton Talks 'The Alamo'
Billy Bob Thornton has been speaking with Entertainment Tonight about starring in the recreation of the classic standoff at the historical landmark - The Alamo . "I was pretty astounded when I first saw the set," Billy...
First Look Of Billy Bob As Davy Crockett In 'The Alamo'
USA Today have been speaking with Billy Bob Thornton about his starring role as Davey Crockett in Touchstone Pictures The Alamo . "I'll put it this way," says Thornton in his waggish drawl. "I'm no stranger to this...
Four New Cast Members For 'The Alamo'
Emilio Echevarria ( Amores Perros ), Jordi Molla ( Bad Boys II ), Nick Kokich and Matt O'Leary are all joining Walt Disney's high-profile feature The Alamo , according to the Hollywood Reporter . Echevarria will portray...
Narc, Jason Patric Joins 'The Alamo'
Jason PatricJason Patric ("Narc") has signed to play famed frontiersman Jim Bowie in "The Alamo," reports Variety . Patric joins Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton and newcomer Patrick Wilson in the pic's four meatiest...
Dennis Quaid Joins 'The Alamo'
Director John Lee Hancock ("The Rookie") has tapped Dennis Quaid to play Sam Houston in "The Alamo," reports Variety Houston is considered to be among the showiest roles in an ensemble full of flawed characters who prove...
Billy Bob Thornton To Join 'The Alamo'
Disney has begun negotiations with Billy Bob Thornton to play the role of Davy Crockett in the remake "The Alamo," reports Variety . The period drama will begin shooting in January under the direction of "The Rookie"...
Rookie Takes On 'The Alamo' Remake
John Lee Hancock ("The Rookie") will take the reins of "The Alamo," Disney's historical epic remake, reports Variety . Hancock's emergence follows notification by Ron Howard to studio brass that he wouldn't direct,...
Ron Howard Forgets 'The Alamo'
Ron Howard has decided that "The Alamo" will not be the his next directing project after all, reports Variety . Howard, off his Oscar win for "A Beautiful Mind," has begun concentrating on other film projects for his...
'The Alamo' Gets Rewrite By Gaghan
Scribe Stephen Gaghan has signed on to pen a high-profile rewrite for Ron Howard's upcoming period pic, "The Alamo," at Disney, reports Variety . "The Alamo" is expected to be Ron Howard's next, and is being produced by...