Well, the producers were able to get the Alamo Village shut down for a time to do some of the shooting for this film. That's a nice piece of history preserved in San Antonio, Texas. But other than that, there's not much to this simple and silly story, in which a modern Mexican general tries a plan to re-take the Alamo. Without any gunfire or fighting, of course. It's all done to bolster his image among his own troops and his people.
Besides Peter Ustinov, the cast has some well-known and liked actors who provide some funny moments. But, the little comedy and a very simple yet drawn-out plot don't do much to keep one awake. Except for Ustinov, Jonathan Winters and Harry Morrgan fans, most viewers will probably turn it off or find something else to do.
Besides Peter Ustinov, the cast has some well-known and liked actors who provide some funny moments. But, the little comedy and a very simple yet drawn-out plot don't do much to keep one awake. Except for Ustinov, Jonathan Winters and Harry Morrgan fans, most viewers will probably turn it off or find something else to do.