The Alamo (1960 film) of the former Alamo Mission. The set was an extensive three quarter-scale replica of the mission, and has since been used in 100 other westerns, including other depictions of the battle. It took more than two years to construct. Wayne was to have portrayed Sam Houston, a bit part that would have let him focus on his first major directing effort, but investors insisted he play a leading character. He took on the role of Davy Crockett, handing the part of Houston to Richard Boone. Wayne cast Richard Widmark as Jim Bowie and Laurence Harvey as William Barrett Travis. Harvey
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