Is the undefeated Based on a true story?

Is the undefeated Based on a true story?

The Undefeated is a 1969 American Western and Civil War era film directed by Andrew V. It is also loosely based on Confederate States Army General Joseph Orville Shelby’s factual escape to Mexico after the American Civil War (1861-1865), and his attempt to join with Maximilian’s Imperial Mexican forces.

Who fought Little George in the undefeated?

Merlin Olsen as Little George in The Undefeated (1969) Horse buyer, after watching John Henry Thomas slug his partner: “I didn’t do anything.” John Henry: “You should have.”

Has John Wayne played a Confederate?

Bonus trivia: You can be forgiven for thinking that John Wayne only ever played Union soldiers. He only ever appeared in a confederate uniform once on screen and that was in fact when he was forced to wear it as a captured Union soldier in Rio Lobo.

What is the message of the undefeated?

Kwame Alexander’s award winning book “The Undefeated” is a poem to celebrate the creativity, perseverance, grit and impact of Black Americans on the history of the United States of America. It is both a call to action and a reminder to all that we must never give up.

What was the cat’s name in the undefeated?

Dub Taylor is the obligatory dirty old cook and he has what he calls a mangy old cat, though the puss looked quite sleek to me.

What is the publication The undefeated?

The Undefeated is the premier platform for exploring the intersections of race, sports and culture. We enlighten and entertain with innovative storytelling, original reporting and provocative commentary.

What is the undefeated news?

The Undefeated is ESPN’s multiplatform content initiative exploring the intersection of sports, race, and culture.

Who are the actors in the movie the undefeated?

“The Undefeated” (1969) teams up John Wayne and Rock Hudson as ex-Union and Confederate officers after the Civil War in Mexico. Langdon (Hudson) wants to relocate his family & friends whereas Thomas (Wayne) wants to make money selling horses to Emperor Maximilian.

How old was Charlette in the undefeated movie?

Was this review helpful to you? | Report this Q: So if this is a 1969 movie and the role of Charlette is played by Melissa Newman who by all records was born in 1961 making her 8 years old and Blu’s love interest. So which is correct movie was 1969 or date of birth is 1961. Her parents married in 1958.

Where does the movie the undefeated take place?

The Undefeated (1969) After the Civil War, ex-Confederate soldiers heading for a new life in Mexico run into ex-Union cavalrymen selling horses to the Mexican government but they must join forces to fight off Mexican bandits and revolutionaries.

Who was the original writer of the undefeated?

Jan-Michael Vincent as Lieut. Bubba Wilkes, C.S.A. The original script was by Stanley Hough and Casey Robinson, neither of whom are credited in the final film. Producer Robert Jacks bought it in December 1967, announcing James Lee Barrett would do the final script.