Hayden is American hero Jim Bowie, developer of the knife which bears his name and a Mexican citizen living in early 19th century Texas. When neighbors Borgnine and Carlson, American citizens, begin agitating for secession from Mexico, Hayden tries to recommend a course of moderation,
finally getting into a knife-fight with Borgnine over the matter. When the repressive reactions to the unrest by Hayden's friend (Naish) bring tensions to the breaking point, however, Hayden sides with his Texan neighbors. They settle into the Alamo and wait for the siege, while Hayden finds time
to court Alberghetti, the daughter of a friendly Mexican landowner. The 187 men inside ho...
Released:
1955
Rated:
NR
Length:
110 mins