Alongside Jim Bowie and Sam Houston, Davy Crockett Tennessee's larger than life pioneer hero and politician made his last stand at the Alamo in Texas. The original Alamo movie starring John Wayne wasn't originally a huge financial success but made back its movie and then some over time. It received  7 Academy Award Nominations. The latest Alamo made by Disney stars Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, and Patrick Wilson.