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1. The Last Command (1955)

Passed | 110 min | History, War, Western

Moderate Jim Bowie leads rebellious Texicans--and Davy Crockett--in a last-ditch stand against his old friend, Santa Ana.

Director: Frank Lloyd | Stars: Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Arthur Hunnicutt

Votes: 944

2. The Man from the Alamo (1953)

Approved | 79 min | Western

During the Alamo siege, John Stroud is sent to Ox Bow to protect the townsfolk but, following a massacre, he infiltrates Jess Wade's gang of turncoat renegades supporting the Mexicans.

Director: Budd Boetticher | Stars: Glenn Ford, Julie Adams, Chill Wills, Hugh O'Brian

Votes: 2,154

3. Death Valley Days (1952–1970)
Episode: Davy's Friend (1962)

TV-PG | 25 min | Western

Young Joel is disregarded by his traveling companions as they head to Texas right after the Alamo. He is sent off on a mission to get him out of way but ends up impressing everyone.

Director: Tay Garnett | Stars: Tommy Rettig, Ronnie Haran, George Mitchell, Meg Wyllie

Votes: 35

4. Riverboat (1959–1961)
Episode: Jessie Quinn (1959)

60 min | Adventure, Western

During Texas' War of Independence, Holden agrees to ship a load of lead to Sam Houston's forces for use in fighting the Mexican army in Texas. Santa Ana's agents are determined to prevent ... See full summary »

Director: Jules Bricken | Stars: Darren McGavin, Burt Reynolds, Mercedes McCambridge, Clu Gulager

Votes: 9

5. Captivating History (2017– )
Episode: The Legend of Davy Crockett Explained in 12 Minutes (2022)

13 min | Documentary, History

Born to a frontier family struggling to survive. He cultivated his now legendary frontiersman image in his political career which was stymied by enmity with Andrew Jackson. His legendary ... See full summary »