Trama:
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:

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

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown