Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "republic-of-texas"

1. Lone Star (1952)

Approved | 94 min | Drama, Western

Ex-President Andrew Jackson sends Texan Devereaux Burke back home on a mission to facilitate Sam Houston's drive for U.S. statehood.

Director: Vincent Sherman | Stars: Clark Gable, Ava Gardner, Broderick Crawford, Lionel Barrymore

Votes: 1,232

2. Texas Across the River (1966)

Approved | 101 min | Comedy, Western

In 1845 Texas, a Louisiana belle is courted by a wanted Spanish nobleman and a Texas brawling gunrunner but her suitors' passionate duel is interrupted by the cavalry and a Comanche attack.

Director: Michael Gordon | Stars: Dean Martin, Alain Delon, Rosemary Forsyth, Joey Bishop

Votes: 1,881

3. The Last Command (1955)

Passed | 110 min | History, War, Western

Moderate Jim Bowie leads rebellious Texicans--and Davy Crockett--in a last-ditch stand against his old friend, Santa Ana.

Director: Frank Lloyd | Stars: Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt

Votes: 944

4. Wild Women (1970 TV Movie)

Approved | 74 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Five female convicts are recruited to secretly transport arms into Mexican-held Texas in 1840.

Director: Don Taylor | Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Anne Francis, Marilyn Maxwell, Marie Windsor

Votes: 158

5. The First Texan (1956)

Approved | 82 min | Biography, History, Western

Eastern lawyer Sam Houston moves to Texas. At the request of President Jackson, he leads the Texan independence movement and wins the decisive battle against the Mexican army to gain Texas independence.

Director: Byron Haskin | Stars: Joel McCrea, Felicia Farr, Jeff Morrow, Wallace Ford

Votes: 603

6. Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears (1973)

PG | 91 min | Drama, Western

In 1836, an agent of the now independent Republic of Texas who can't hear or speak, and his hearing companion, infiltrate a rebel pocket who oppose to the integration of Texas to the United States. Can they save the Republic?

Director: Paolo Cavara | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Franco Nero, Pamela Tiffin, Franco Graziosi

Votes: 751

7. Heroes of the Alamo (1937)

Approved | 75 min | Adventure, History, War

In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued... See full summary »

Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Earle Hodgins, Lane Chandler, Roger Williams, Rex Lease

Votes: 87

8. Man of Conquest (1939)

Passed | 105 min | History, War, Western

The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.

Director: George Nicholls Jr. | Stars: Richard Dix, Gail Patrick, Joan Fontaine, Edward Ellis

Votes: 194

9. With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo (1926)

Passed | 60 min | Biography, History, Western

Focuses on Davy Crockett before & during his time at the Alamo as one of the defenders, and ultimately, one of those who gave their lives.

Director: Robert N. Bradbury | Stars: Cullen Landis, Kathryn McGuire, Edward Hearn, Fletcher Norton

Votes: 23

10. Remember the Alamo (1934)

Approved | 10 min | Short, History

The fourth in the 'See America First" series begins at the West Point Military Academy and then to the Naval Academy where, through scenes and the narrative of John B. Kennedy, the military... See full summary »

Director: Ira Genet | Star: John B. Kennedy

11. Riverboat (1959–1961)
Episode: Jessie Quinn (1959)

60 min | Adventure, Western

During Texas' War of Independence, Holden agrees to ship a load of lead to Sam Houston's forces for use in fighting the Mexican army in Texas. Santa Ana's agents are determined to prevent ... See full summary »

Director: Jules Bricken | Stars: Darren McGavin, Burt Reynolds, Mercedes McCambridge, Clu Gulager

Votes: 9

12. The Future of America's Past (2019– )
Episode: Lines in the Sand (2019)

27 min | History

Texas has long been a place of contentious borders and cross-cultural exchange. Six national flags have flown over Texas since the 1500s, starting with European contests for the land that ... See full summary »

Directors: Hannah Brown Ayers, Lance Warren | Stars: Edward L. Ayers, Margaret Koch, Jorge Hernandez, Ramon Vasquez

13. Biographics (2017– )
Episode: James Buchanan: Was This Man America's Worst President? (2021)

25 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Devestated by personal tragedy James Buchanan focus all his efforts on politics and grew to become and powerful national leader who tried to straddle America's serious issues in hopes of ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Whistler

14. How the States Got Their Shapes (2011–2012)
Episode: State of Rebellion (2011)

TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Adventure, History

How did the most rebellious states took shape? How did they earn their outsized features and outspoken reputations. For instance, why does Montana looks like it took a bite out of Idaho? ... See full summary »

Director: David Konschnik | Stars: Brian Unger, Tom Lowe, Mark Stein, H.W. Brands

Votes: 36

15. DA Group Education (2017– )
Episode: The Mexican American War (2018)

4 min | History

The Mexican American War resulted from Spain renouncing it's claim to Mexico and Mexico's subsequent open door policy on immigration. The growing American population eventually lead ... See full summary »

Star: Simon Machin

16. CGP Grey (2011– )
Episode: Can Texas Secede from the Union? (2012)

4 min | Documentary, Animation, History

Some Texans like to talk up Texas leaving the United States to become independent - again. But it's not in the cards for several reasons.

Star: CGP Grey