The Alamo (1960) is an American Western War film released by United Artists, directed, produced and starring John Wayne as Davy Crockett. Other actors include, Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Laurence Harvey as William B. Travis, and featuring Frankie Avalon, Chill Wills, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joseph Calleia, Ruben Padilla, Richard Boone, Ken Curtis, Hank Worden, and Denver Pyle. It was photographed in 70 mm Todd-AO by William H. Clothier. The movie is about the famous historical 1836 Battle of the Alamo.