The Last Command
“THE BUGLE SOUNDS... No Mercy! No Quarter! for the brave women and 180 gallant men!”
During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Last Command
The Last Command is a 1955 English-language history, western and war film directed by Frank Lloyd. The cast is led by Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Last Command was produced by Republic Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 3, 1955, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Frank Lloyd
- Writers
- Warren Duff, Sy Bartlett
- Release date
- August 3, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Republic Pictures
The Last Command cast & crew
The Last Command was directed by Frank Lloyd and written by Warren Duff and Sy Bartlett.
The cast features Sterling Hayden as Jim Bowie, Anna Maria Alberghetti as Consuelo de Quesada, Richard Carlson as William B. Travis, Arthur Hunnicutt as Davy Crockett, Ernest Borgnine as Mike Radin, and J. Carrol Naish as General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by Jack A. Marta, and it was produced by Herbert J. Yates.
Is The Last Command worth watching?
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, western, and war, The Last Command is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Last Command
Sterling Hayden
Jim Bowie
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Consuelo de Quesada
Richard Carlson
William B. Travis
Arthur Hunnicutt
Davy Crockett
Ernest Borgnine
Mike Radin
J. Carrol Naish
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana
Ben Cooper
Jeb Lacey
John Russell
Lt. Dickinson
Virginia Grey
Mrs. Dickinson
Jim Davis
Ben Evans
Eduard Franz
Lorenzo de Quesada
Otto Kruger
Stephen F. Austin
The Last Command — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Last Command in United States?
The Last Command is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Last Command in?
The Last Command is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Last Command?
The Last Command runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Last Command rated?
The Last Command is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 10 ratings.
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