Houston: The Legend of Texas 37 years old

Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas into a powerful entity in its own right. Refusing to forget the Alamo (as if anyone could), Houston led the military in Texas' rebellion against Mexico. G.D. Spradlin co-stars as President Andrew Jackson, with Michael Beck appearing as Jim Bowie, James Stephens as Stephen Austin, and Richard Yniguez as Mexican General Santa Anna. Lensed on location in the Lone Star state, this sweeping made-for-TV film originally occupied three hours' screen time on November 22, 1986. Its title at that time was Houston: The Legend of Texas. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Credits

Houston: The Legend of Texas Cast

Name Character
Sam Elliott He was 42, now 80 years old as Sam Houston
G. D. Spradlin He was 66, 90 years old when he died as President Andrew Jackson
William Russ He was 36, now 74 years old as William Travis
John P. Ryan He was 50, 70 years old when he died as David Burnett
Ned Romero He was 59, 90 years old when he died as Chief John Jolley
Donald Moffat He was 55, 87 years old when he died as Col. John Allen
Claudia Christian She was 21, now 59 years old as Eliza Allen
Richard Yniguez He was 39, now 77 years old as Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
James Stephens He was 104, 68 years old when he died as Stephen Austin
Devon Ericson She was 33, now 71 years old as Tiana Rogers
Michael C. Gwynne He was 44, now 82 years old as Mosely Baker
John Quade He was 48, 71 years old when he died as Sen. Stansbury

Houston: The Legend of Texas Crew

Name Department
John Binder as Story. He was 5 (now 32) years old Writing
John Binder as Teleplay. He was 5 (now 32) years old Writing
Frank Q. Dobbs as Story. He was 47 (66) years old when He died Writing
Peter Levin as Director. He was 85 (now 123) years old Directing
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Houston: The Legend of Texas (37 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, November 22, 1986
  • Runtime: 144 minutes