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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 59.5 / 100
1955·Drama / History / War·1h 45m

THE LAST COMMAND

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

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.

Above the Line
Frank Lloyd·DirectorWarren Duff·ScreenplaySy Bartlett·StoryJack A. Marta·Director of PhotographyMax Steiner·Original Music ComposerTony Martinelli·Editor
Cast
Sterling Hayden·Jim BowieAnna Maria Alberghetti·Consuelo de QuesadaRichard Carlson·William B. TravisArthur Hunnicutt·Davy CrockettErnest Borgnine·Mike RadinJ. Carrol Naish·General Antonio Lopez de Santa AnaBen Cooper·Jeb LaceyJohn Russell·Lt. DickinsonVirginia Grey·Mrs. DickinsonJim Davis·Ben Evans
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Frank Lloyd·Director
Writing· 2
Warren Duff·ScreenplaySy Bartlett·Story
Camera· 1
Jack A. Marta·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Tony Martinelli·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Max Steiner·Original Music ComposerDick Tyler Sr.·SoundHoward Wilson·Sound
Art & Design· 5
Adele Palmer·Costume DesignFrank Arrigo·Art DirectionJohn McCarthy Jr.·Set DecorationBob Mark·Makeup SupervisorGeorge Milo·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Herbert J. Yates·Executive ProducerFrank Lloyd·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
59.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Last Command's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Heroic, Determined
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man in a light brown cowboy hat and a fringed buckskin jacket holds a rifle, looking slightly to his right. He is positioned against a clear, bright blue sky ”

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Key Elements
Cowboy HatBuckskin JacketRiflePowder Horn
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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