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.

Top Cast

John WayneCol. Davy Crockett

Richard WidmarkJim Bowie

Laurence HarveyCol. William Travis

Frankie AvalonSmitty

Patrick WayneCapt. James Butler Bonham

Linda CristalFlaca

Joan O'BrienMrs. Sue Dickinson

Chill WillsBeekeeper