Drama around the characters and events of the Texas Revolution, prominently Jim Bowie. He initially does not support the revolutionaries, but as he acquaints himself with the situation under president Santa Anna, he changes his mind. There is a romantic subplot with a young woman who is in love with him, and a young man who is in love with that young woman.
Watchable historical Western. The romantic subplot is annoying and unnecessary. There is a noticeable slant towards the American side, which makes it, rigorously speaking, a propaganda piece. A first look at the events may leave one puzzled with the insistence of making it a matter of Democracy vs. Despotism instead of Americans vs. Mexicans. On behalf of the movie, one might argue that the characters themselves may have believed that notion, perhaps out of self-deceit.
Rating: 47
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