In the beginning of the 19th Century many Anglosaxons are settling in the Mexican province of Texas. As the years go by, political conflicts between the settlers and the Mexican government are escalating which would lead to war and Texan independence.
Acting
Stacy Keach's Sam Houston is giving 'wounded lion in a powdered wig' energy.
Costume
So many fringed leather jackets you'll think it's a Buffalo Bill convention.
Director
Richard Lang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was part of a CBS attempt to revive the miniseries format; it flopped so hard they buried it in summer scheduling. Spoiler level: FREE
Released during the 1995 'Texas secedes' bumper sticker craze—pure coincidence, surely. Spoiler level: FREE
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