Movie

The Last Command

“THE BUGLE SOUNDS... No Mercy! No Quarter! for the brave women and 180 gallant men!”

★ 6.7(10)19551h 50m

The Last Command is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch The Last Command

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Good to know

Director: Frank Lloyd
Release date: 1955-08-03
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Republic Pictures

About The Last Command

The Last Command is a 1955 movie in the History, Western and War genres, directed by Frank Lloyd, starring Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti and Richard Carlson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Last Command in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't heed his advice since he's a Mexican citizen, married to the daughter of the Mexican vice-governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexico's independence. After serving as president for 22 years, Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant. He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self-govern. Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy, given Santa Anna's power and cunning. Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last-ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Anna's numerically superior forces.

Cast

Sterling Hayden

Jim Bowie

Anna Maria Alberghetti

Consuelo de Quesada

Richard Carlson

William B. Travis

Arthur Hunnicutt

Davy Crockett

Ernest Borgnine

Mike Radin

J. Carrol Naish

General Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana

Ben Cooper

Jeb Lacey

John Russell

Lt. Dickinson

Virginia Grey

Mrs. Dickinson

Jim Davis

Ben Evans

Eduard Franz

Lorenzo de Quesada

Otto Kruger

Stephen F. Austin

Themes & keywords

knife fightalamorainstormbombardmentepic battlebattle of the alamo

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Last Command in United States?+

In United States, The Last Command is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Last Command on Netflix?+

The Last Command is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Last Command?+

The Last Command has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Last Command?+

The Last Command stars Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt and Ernest Borgnine.

When did The Last Command come out?+

The Last Command is a 1955 movie directed by Frank Lloyd.

What genre is The Last Command?+

The Last Command is History, Western and War film.

Who directed The Last Command?+

The Last Command was directed by Frank Lloyd.