Col. Davy Crockett
John Wayne
A larger-than-life legend from Tennessee who arrives at the Alamo bringing a band of fellow adven...
1960
3h 22m
The Alamo
Directed by John Wayne
The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
Cast 15
Jim Bowie
Richard Widmark
A legendary figure like Crockett, who shares command of the Alamo with William Travis, but bears ...
Col. William Travis
Laurence Harvey
Who shares command of the Alamo garrison with Bowie, but has ultimate authority over the regular ...
Smitty
Frankie Avalon
The youngest of the Alamo defenders, and one of Crockett's Tennesseans.
Capt. James Butler Bonham
Patrick Wayne
A Texan officer sent out with an appeal for help.
Graciela Carmela Maria 'Flaca' de Lopez y Vejar
Linda Cristal
A young woman whom Crockett saves from forced marriage.
Mrs. Sue Dickinson
Joan O'Brien
Wife of Captain Almeron Dickinson and cousin of Col. William Travis, who refuses to leave the for...
Beekeeper
Chill Wills
One of Crockett's colorful Tennesseans.
Juan Seguin
Joseph Calleia
A San Antonio political figure who leads Mexican volunteers to help defend the Alamo.
Capt. Almeron Dickinson
Ken Curtis
Travis's aide-de-camp.
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Lt. Reyes
Carlos Arruza
An officer of Santa Anna's army, sent to demand the surrender of the fort.
Jethro
Jester Hairston
Jim Bowie's loyal slave.
Blind Nell Robertson
Veda Ann Borg
The wife of Alamo defender Jocko Robertson.
Jocko Robertson
John Dierkes
Nell's husband, and a Tennessean, though not one of Crockett's band.
Thimblerig (the Gambler)
Denver Pyle
One of Crockett's Tennessee volunteers.