VIVA MAX! (1969) #ICFTX

VIVA MAX! (1969)

Director: Jerry Paris

In attendance: Frank Thompson (historian/author of four books about THE ALAMO films)

Filmed in Alamo Village, Highway 674, Brackettville, Texas; San Antonio at the actual Alamo (until they were kicked out); and Rome, Italy (where they finished the film).

SYNOPSIS: A misguided Mexican General leads his troops into Texas to take back the Alamo in 1969, more than 133 years after the original infamous battle for the mission.

The third annual IT CAME FROM TEXAS Film Festival, taking place at the Plaza Theatre in Garland, located at 521 W. State Street, showcases a weekend theme of True Texas Tales. The Festival kicks off on Friday, September 12 and continues through Sunday, September 14. As with the last two years’ edition of this fest, IT CAME FROM TEXAS is proudly sponsored by the City of Garland and Garland Cultural Arts.