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.
John Wayne Col. Davy Crockett
Richard Widmark Jim Bowie
Laurence Harvey Col. William Travis
Frankie Avalon Smitty
Patrick Wayne Capt. James Butler Bonham
Linda Cristal Flaca
Joan O'Brien Mrs. Sue Dickinson
Chill Wills Beekeeper
Joseph Calleia Juan Seguin
Ken Curtis Capt. Almeron Dickinson
Carlos Arruza Lt. Reyes
Jester Hairston Jethro
Veda Ann Borg Blind Nell Robertson
John Dierkes Jocko Robertson
Denver Pyle Thimblerig (the Gambler)
Aissa Wayne Lisa Angelica Dickinson
Hank Worden Parson
William Henry Dr. Sutherland
Bill Daniel Col. Neill
Wesley Lau Emil
Chuck Roberson Tennesseean
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams Lt. 'Irish' Finn
Olive Carey Mrs. Dennison
Ruben Padilla General Santa Anna
Richard Boone Gen. Sam Houston
Jack Pennick Sgt. Lightfoot (uncredited)
George Ross Bowie's Man (uncredited)
J.R. Miller Bowie's Man (uncredited)
Danny Borzage Bowie's Man (uncredited)
Chuck Hayward Tennessean (uncredited)
Fred Graham Bearded Volunteer (uncredited)
Ted White Tennessean (uncredited)
Carol Baxter Melinda (uncredited)
Joe Canutt Bowie's Man (uncredited)
Tap Canutt Bowie's Man (uncredited)
Big John Hamilton Bowie's Man (uncredited)