The Alamo
Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.
Davy Crockett, Indian Scout
It's 1848 and a wagon train with an Army escort is heading west through Indian territory, It's scout is Davy Crockett, nephew of his more famous namesake. There is spy amongst them informing the Indians. They survive the first Indian attack and then push on. They have a choice of two passes through the mountains. Learing of the pass to be defended by the Indians, they head for the other. But upon ariving, the Indians attack. Somehow they have been informed.
The Man from the Alamo
During the war for Texas independence, one man leaves the Alamo before the end (chosen by lot to help others' families) but is too late to accomplish his mission, and is branded a coward. Since he cannot now expose a gang of turncoats, he infiltrates them instead. Can he save a wagon train of refugees from Wade's Guerillas?
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John Lee Hancock
Director
Billy Bob Thornton
as
Davy Crockett
Dennis Quaid
as
Sam Houston
Leon Rippy
as
Sgt. William Ward
Patrick Wilson
as
William Travis
Lew Landers
Director
Addison Richards
as
Capt. Weightman
George Montgomery
as
Davy Crockett
Ellen Drew
as
Frances Oatman
Vera Marshe
as
Mrs. Simms
Brett Halsey
as
Courier
Trevor Bardette
as
Davy Crockett
Victor Jory
as
Jess Wade
Dennis Weaver
as
Tennessean
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