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The story of how a handful of Americans defended a ramshackle mission against a 7000 strong Mexican army. Something of a labour of love and a much cherished project for Wayne, this stridently patriotic, epic may be historically inaccurate and is not without longueurs at over 3 hours, but nevertheless remains enjoyably watchable. John Ford is said to have worked uncredited on the film, and the final climactic battle is superbly mounted.

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Original Theatrical Trailer; John Wayne Alamo Documentary.

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Article - "The Duke: John Wayne at 100" by James Oliver
Thursday 21st June 2007

More than any other film star, John Wayne represented more than the characters he played. He embodied a sense of purpose, an expression of an attitude. Or, if you prefer, borderline fascism, because no other star has ever divided people like John Wayne. But what gets...  View article in full

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