Apparently this is based on a novel by Jim Lehrer and I wonder if I'm the only non-American who thinks this could be a misprint as the satire is more reminiscent of TOM Lehrer. Basically Peter Ustinov rides into the Alamo astride a one-trick pony and reclaims it in the name of Mexico, a premise as funny for about as long as it takes to write it. For me the basic flaw is that EVERYONE involved is a buffoon with not even ONE credible character who knows his ass from third base. Keenan Wynn, of course, was in another satire with a military flavour, Dr. Strangelove and appears to be searching for Peter Sellers in one of his three personas. Ustinov is a fine actor and brilliant raconteur but is handicapped by a weak script and inept direction. See it if you must.