The Alamo (1960 film) The Alamo (1960 film) The Alamo is a 1960 American historical epic war film about the 1836 Battle of the Alamo produced and directed by John Wayne and starring Wayne as Davy Crockett. The picture also stars Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Laurence Harvey as William B. Travis, and the supporting cast features Frankie Avalon, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Joan O'Brien, Chill Wills, Joseph Calleia, Ken Curtis, Ruben Padilla as Santa Anna, and guest star Richard Boone as Sam Houston. The motion picture was photographed in 70 mm Todd-AO by William H. Clothier and released by United Artists. The
Jim Moody (actor) Jim Moody (actor) James "Jim" Moody (born September 25, 1949 in Portsmouth, Virginia) is an American television and film character actor. He played the tough-talking counselor/teacher Gene Daniels in "Bad Boys". His first feature film role was in the 1980 hit film "Fame", in which he played Mr. Farrell, a drama teacher. Jim starred in the 1983 comedy film "D.C. Cab" as Arnie, a member of the rival cab company, Emerald Cab. He also appeared in the 1999 drama "The Best Man" and as Leroy Greene, Sr. (the father) in "The Last Dragon". Jim has made some guest appearances on