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Title: A Republic Masterpiece
Review: This is the film that caused John Wayne to break with Republic Pictures, and probably the biggest film they ever made. Shot at Brackettville Texas (the same place Wayne shot his Alamo), this epic follows the later years of James Bowie (Hayden). The action scenes are well staged , and Ernest Bognine is great as Mike Radden. Republics Truecolor is enhanced in this video, but the soundtrack suffers, as Republic only recorded a standard mono track. Overall a good edition to anyones collection, and historically more acurate than other (ALAMO) films. Good supporting cast, including academy award nominee Arthur Hunnicutt, and the musical score of Max Steiner.
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