I wasn't a fan of Billy Bob Thornton until this movie he played Crockett so well, yeah John Wayne's version was okay but Thornton made Crockett seem so human
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A middle aged man, past his prime wrapped up in his own legend gave it his all at the end . I thought one of the best lines of the film was when Billy Bob Thornton said ' If it was just ol' David from Tennessee I might take my chances over that wall. But that Davey Crockett fella , their watching him.'
I like the depiction of crocket. Not some wilderness demi-god, but a man who felt the burden of is own legend and struggled to live up to it despite not wanting to on many occasions.
I thought that whispered "Davy Crockett" he gave was the epitome of that. It's torn between him mocking his own legend and how it's got him into this mess, and his reluctant acceptance that it's going to get him killed. But since he knows it can't go any other way, he embraces it, and got out in a way fitting the Legend, not the Man. Maybe he just never gave himself enough credit.
In the novelization of this movie, the translator was hoping Crockett would beg for his life. David thought to himself, at a brief moment, blamed the legend because it would've made him rich and famous, but all it did was got him killed. But, he remembered that play, "Lion of the west". David asked himself, "who are you really? David? Or Davy?" David knew he wasn't going to live, but decided to go out as "Davy Crockett" and told the translator that they should surrender. Santa Anna was relishing this. He was hoping David would beg for his life for his amusement and then had him shot. But after the translator told him that they should surrender, furious Santa Anna gestured his men to stab Davy. Right before 6 bayonets plunged into him, Davy quoted: "I'm a screamer. I got the roughest horse. Surest rifle. I can leap rivers in one jump. Tow a steam boat on my back. I'm a screamer..."
This film's depiction of Crockett was really elegant. Wanting the quiet life, thrust into a desperate situation and having to bear with it because of his reputation. Knowing that if he failed to live up to his own hype, he would be undermining the people who were looking to and drawing strength from his presence. When he looks around and see's the enemy wearing trophies they took from the Alamo, his hat - he realises everyone is expecting him to say something profound. Because he's Davy Fucking Crockett. In the film, it didn't matter whether he was the Real Deal or not. He did was was expected of him, despite his own misgivings. That's duty I guess.
Well said and good headwork. Keep it up. CHEERS! Remember the Alamo! Remember the Twin Towers! Remember Chosin (Korea) Reservoir! Remember Wake Island Defenders!, . . . Remember the TITANS!
I strongly think besieged soldiers, e.g., Crockett & Alamo defenders, all mentally prepared for JUST such an opportunity of "last words" as the foresighted hero did - and took it for all its worth. There's nothing new or spectacular about - "going down kickin'", not just to hit, if possible, but STILL strategically kill and wipe out the enemy at it's powerbase, in front of, and especially, here in front of ALL of his troops, GIVEN just such a golden opportunity. Crockett was as much as, (forgive me) bullfighting with Santa Anna as the bull, purposefully and wildly enraged to be distracted momentarily, off balance while struck, opportunistically by picadore strikes, humorously yet shockingly too unexpected here, protracting the affair, altogether. Santa Anna, as a leader, could have simply executed the man instantly, as a gesture of supreme sovereign rule too, of overwhelming (due and angry) power being able to just afford the mercy of oblivion to men (in Crokett's universally recognizably helpless position), just like ALL those watching, could, would soon be subject to at any time and were always in that same, same terrible position, as Crockett, then and there, all alone, and were always just like him now, when in combat and war anyway. Thanks to Crokett all present and soon ALL could judge Santa Anna's qualities now, by default, and did. Crokett exposed Santa Anna's relative weakness, revealed to be sadistic and cruel, not strong and especially extraordinary, ultimately, the same old fare, by luring him to self-indulging in comfort and obvious pleasure, standing in personally and arrogantly, making it an event, with Crockett. Crockett, true, steadfast, magnanimous, clever, funny, when funny is really appreciated by all, and rare as can be, shox and awes. Timing was everything then. Such a psychological victory here, by D. Crockett was BOTH a blockbuster AND a long-range, pin-point sniping bull's-eye. Crockett thus wins big time, in the end, with a little practical preparation, . . . He thus as much as engineered his own, inevitable anyway, good death as such. That forethought too may have been the reason EVERYBODY still "Remember(s, -ed) the Alamo" - just that - alone - could have been the very, singular catalyst itself for how everything happened after the Alamo fell.
This was absolutely chilling. Whether or not Crockett died after the battle or during a last stand is up for debate, but from a purely cinematic standpoint, this was an infinitely better way to go.
after exhausting amount of research for a paper at school, i believe that crockett was killed in battle- but was one of the last to die. however, i still think this is a very good scene and is the most accurate alamo movie. my favorite is still the fess parker one though, one of my childhood favorites
I have gone to a medium. A real medium who passed a few of my tests. On Crockett, all I can say was he was not executed. He did die in the Alamo. That's all I have to say
What I love about this scene is you get the feeling that the man Crockett might want to live. He himself might want to be taken prisoner, see his family again, etc. But he knows that Davy Crockett is bigger then that. I love that they chose to give him this moment of bravery that directly plays into his own legend. He knows that he's got a story to live up to. I like to think it could've happened this way
Had he begged for mercy and assuming santa Anna didn’t kill him anyhow his reputation would be ruined as not only being the sole defender to survive but begging a tyrannical dictator for mercy? Think mr Ismay on titanic 10x
Do you know what is really funny about that? Even though he disguised himself as a private or NCO, the other soldiers were saluted him anyway, giving him away.You NEVER SALUTE A OFFICER IN A WAR SITUATION. A sniper or Tx. soldier would or could shoot him dead! What really gets me about General Santa Anna is his men and Generals DIED for him, but Santa Anna didn't. General Sam Houston gave him a choice.Either give up TX. or hang from the tree Gen Houston was leaning against. General Santa Anna gave up TX. to save his own hide and went back to MEX. Like a Coward. I know all Mexicans will be passed off at me,I don't CARE. If you're mad to this day about TX. still being a part of the U.S., then blame Gen. SANTA ANNA for it.
@@rossjones5741 Santa Anna was honestly such a puzzling figure. He fought off successfully the Spanish expedition and later defended the port of Veracruz against the French (which cost him his leg) yet time and time again he was a horrible leader whose awful tactics and leadership costed Mexico 2 wars.
Yep, the " Red Johns " of the world always do. Without their armies, their terror tactics, their secret police, their torture chambers and death squads they're nothing. A total complete zero.
Ur boy Skinnywinny you mean criminals and traitors , may the eagle of the Mexican flag destroy them as the impressive and fluent eagle devours the snake.
We may never know how Crockett died, but I really do like how this movie portrays Crockett's death. In the scene, you could tell that Crockett knew that he was more than likely going to be killed anyway. And he knew that Santa Anna wanted him to beg for his life, but figured Santa Ana had no thought of sparing him, no matter what he might have said to try to convince him otherwise. Crockett decided not to give Santa Anna what he wanted. He decided to go out with dignity, and defiance. He went out like a man!
we do know there is evidence from Mexican soldiers that made it back to Mexico and knew how Crockett was captured for several days a long with Travis they were killed by Santa Ana. Some of the Mexican soldiers were trying to convince Santa Ana to release David Crockett but it was already too late for Crockett. They said how Crockett was a really nice guy and helped some of the Mexicans in the area with their English and food etc so many of the Mexicans in the area and soldiers tried to convince the assasin Santa Ana, Im Mexican however I can't stand that guy Santa Ana he deserved also to die in San Jacinto he was a disgrace to Mexico from what I have been reading.
Houston was a POS who saved Santa Anna after the battle was over even thought the Texans caught him running away from the battlefield in a regulars uniform and wanted to hang him. They brought him to see Houston under a big oak tree and it's said that Santa Anna flashed some sort of Masonic hand sign to Houston and as per the Masons code Houston would not execute him. Real shame he did not to because Santa Anna went on to do lots of other horrible things later in Mexico.
@@luchacefox259 there is a famous case in England where a man committed murder, and appealed to his judge during the court hearing using Masonic signs and the words of the degrees. The judge denied saving his life purely because he was a Mason, as by the Masonic code you're supposed to do no harm and commit no crime as terrible as murder. He was sentenced to death. I've been a Mason for years and heard the stories of how Anna escaped from Houston, with the signs you speak of. I don't suspect to know what kind of man he was, but Houston must've been a terrible Mason to allow a fellow brother to leave with such crimes committed.
@@celticfox Interesting take Troy. I think most Masons were/are fine men. That being said it would seem that there must be more to the story of why Houston let Santa Anna go. I firmly believe that the men would have wanted to hang him, and I believe the part that Houston must have intervened on his behalf since he was probably the only man there that could have given the order to spare him and have it followed. Who knows what kinda deals were made that day or if things would have been different here in Texas had they put him to the Sword. I was actually at the Battlefield today. It's deserted I saw more wild pigs than people. Really a shame what a toxic waste dump the area around it is and how little people care. Ah well I bet they miss the republic when its gone. Remember Goliad, Remember the Alamo, Long live the Republic!
@@luchacefox259 I live in Tennessee, so don't have the option to visit as often as I would like, but I have visited the Alamo twice and it is a shame to hear it's not quite the place of reverence that it once was. I know the importance isn't lost on Texans! Thanks for the discourse here, and I hope you have a great week!
oh i see that the troll that was here left. people were very short back then though. also, there used to be a troll on here who talked crap about davy crockett and the alamo defenders i think he took it down after reading my response, but i also have doubts (please dont translate my previous comment it is very offensive)
@@michael88h shut up fool. He doesn't speak English as a native language. You can even spell Jesus correctly. You're grammar is atrocious too so don't get all hoity-toity.
Crockett spent the entire movie, despite his best efforts, having to live up to his reputation and here, with the entire Mexican army watching, he knew he had to try and live up to it one last time. He succeeded....but at the cost of his own life. Knowing certain death likely awaited him no matter what he said, he decided to go out in a blaze of glory.
@@crazysoundman If you try telling an American what to do, we're very likely to tell you to fuck off and then do the opposite to spite you. Sometimes that involves us walking off a cliff, but that's totally worth it. There is nothing as American as telling an authority figure to fuck off.
Yes, the reports were a half-dozen taken prisoner, perhaps more. And none of the accounts have Crockett making a "Battle of the Bulge" type speech calling on Santa Ana to surrender or saying anything else.
@@ak8233 it is called dramatization. We know good ol' Sam was executed and we know he was a tough son of a bitch. The words dont matter, they got the sentiment right
@@thegadflygang5381 You can say that, but my generation grew up believing this malarkey. I think it has become impossible to make rousing action movies based on controversial historical figures these days -- and that's probably a good thing.
@@ak8233 "Controversial", bullshit! They're bravery was real, their desire for freedom from tyranny was real. Santa Anna was a POS wannabe dictator and his own men didn't like him. They all fought till there was no more to fight with.
When a was about 5 my mother and father made me a davy crockett hat, He was a hero to mams dads children alike , my mam and dad where my hero's and i miss them every day, hope davy is there with them and all that tried to build a better world , love you all and god bless and before someone try's to call me a f--ing hippy again im not im just a sad broken person who really misses all the ones he loves ,
The only real question is whether you believe in the legend of Davy Crockett or not. If you do, then there should be no doubt in your mind that he died the death of a hero. If you do not believe in the legend, then he was just a man… and it does not matter how he died.
Say what you want about the film, but it’s a real shame Thornton wasn’t nominated for academy award for this film. Acting as Crockett would to the best of his abilities, learning how to shoot and fight as a frontiersman in the 1800’s, learning to fiddle, and somehow coming across in this scene as someone who stood taller than everyone else there while on his knees.
One of the most underrated scenes in all of cinematic history, I’ve never seen the thought process so well done as it is here a man with a reputation who knows he’s story is far greater then himself and will have more of an impact even after he’s gone it makes you wonder how many soldiers in all the countless generations have been have felt the weight of this burden even in smaller groups when everyone is looking to you and the man inside wouldn’t happily lay down his arms and go home but your story means you play your part to inspire the others around you it must be a daunting moment when that realisation sets in. It’s portrayed amazingly well here. To all whom stayed in the Alamo and the Mexicans attacks who lost there lives may they all rest easy.
If i ever find myself in this sort of situation (captured by a military force awaiting execution) i hope i can say something as bad as ass as ole Billy here :D
My grandmothers sister did a heritage background. Not ancestry.com type stuff. Really put in the work on our family tree. I was born in louisiana. Later moved to texas. Found out I was related to one of the brave men who defended the Alamo. It’s an honor I carry
@México Ball todo hasta la interpretación mi amigo. No vayas a insultar a la familia. estoy de acuerdo. tejas era tierra española. al final mi antepasado perdió la vida en el alamo. pero al final Texas terminó siendo territorio de los Estados Unidos y no murió en la vena. Oye, hombre, no puedo decir que estuviéramos en lo correcto. pero soy prodigio de mis antepasados
As a Texan, I thought this scene was quite beautiful. Davy deals with his captors with the same sarcasm and charm he was known for in life. And he dies in his own way. Is it possible this is a lie? Yes. Is it possible the image of him dying fighting off hundreds of soldiers is a lie? Yes. But this is how I prefer him. Beat, but not defeated.
@@anthonydesroches785 This is what happened according to the MEXICAN government. According to the government of the Independent republic of Texas - he died over the corpses of 12 Mexican soldiers. Please stop with the mindless cynicism.
David Crockett and 6 others were overtaken by Santa Anna's army, they were all wounded, They never raised a white flag and there were no pleads to spare their lives...there were no cowards, all 7 were taken in front of the church, Santa Anna ordered one of his general's to execute all 7, he pleaded to the president to spare their lives, Santa Anna ordered another group of soldiers to do it, there was no screaming , no crying, they all died with honor, My 4th GGF died defending the Alamo and two of my grandmothers survived, This is the story they passed down to us.
I'm from Mexico and a Texan now. I do love the character of Crockett. Both sides have their good points to express, hopefully more historical facts might arise in the future on this intriguing battle and the life of its combatants....on both sides of the border.
Susaana Dickenson, wife of one of the Alamo defenders, reported seeing Davy Crocketts body near the chapel and the barracks building surround by Mexican soldiers.
This resembles the official Mexican account that states a man who bore Crockett’s mannerisms and likeness was among the final 7 and pretty much how it played out. Officially the men didn’t surrender.
scott , I agree with you , these were real men ! I think this scene is supposed to portray the fact that crockett knew that they were going to kill him anyway , and being aware of what his legend was, he figured why not go out with style and play the role expected of him .also a ''screamer'' is 1800s slang for a well known person , which of course he was .
Ah,Bastogne. That was rather humorous. when the German messenger returned to ask,"what means this nuts"? The fella describing what they did back then remembers telling him,"well,it means the same as go to hell. Do you understand that"? Def fits here as well!
My opinion why Crockett said "I'm a screamer" when executed: There are two types of big cats in the wild, growling cats, and screaming cats. Growling cats such as lions and tigers are found in Africa and Asia respectively. Screaming cats such as mountain lions, (also known as cougar's or puma's), and jaguars are found in the America's. Crockett was a legend in his own time, and was known as the 'lion of the west,' hence the line "I'm a screamer" when he was killed. For those who have been attacked by a mountain lion, and lived, would tell you that sound of a mountain lion screaming before or during an attack is a sound that they will never forget, and will make your skin crawl! Did Crockett die in this fashion? Was he executed or did he die in battle? Who knows! Time has erased the answers, but whichever way he died, Crockett is a Texas and American legend and hero!
Actual the real reason why he said it in the film was because during that time. I'm a screamer had a different meaning. Another way of saying I'm a big man. Or I'm a tough guy. They explaining in the documentary of the film.
The "I'm a screamer" line is a callback to earlier in the film, when Crockett attends a play portraying him as the wild, boasting, over the top, country adventurer of myth. A "screamer" was a loud, boastful, over the top, exaggerated, parody character. In the movie we see Crockett as a man haunted in a way by the myths about his life, always trying to get away from them, always having people expecting him to live up to the legends. In reality he is both a much more simple man in some ways, and a much more complex man at others. Instead of the swashbuckler myth of legend and fame, he actually has what would appear to be PTSD from fighting against Indians earlier in his life. At the end of the movie, when he has been captured, he sees a Mexican soldier wearing his decorated vest, and all the Mexicans are excited and thrilled to have captured the "Great Davy Crockett". He realizes even in death he is never going to be able to shake off the "Davy Crockett" myth and legend, so instead of begging for his life, he defiantly accepts the myths surrounding his name, and goes out as "a screamer."
We have been watching this for 3 days straight at school and yesterday we just finished it and it was awesome I loved it 11/10, it was such a great movie and battle but it was sad too but the ending scene made me happy
Am I the only one that wanted Davy to stand up? I know if it were me, speech or no speech. I am standing up and dying like a man. Not to pick it apart, but imagine if he stood up while all those soldiers watched him die. That action would have been a tremendous translation of his speech
He was tied up next to 6 other guys, in reality. This movie took alot of dramatic liberty with bending the truth. Still though, i like that they showed him dying by bayonette (which really happened), not firing squad. He went down cool and honorably by the accounts of many who watched it happen. It wouldn't be until Disney and John Wayne that people started clinging to the idea he died in the fighting. If you ask me, it robs Crockett of his dignity as a man to be still shrouded in legend (a legend he hated living up to) even after death.
It's hard for me to judge. In April of 2014 after the Ukrainian coup my brother, Oleg Tsarev, the Ukrainian Davy Crockett, was viciously attacked in Kiev, beaten, stripped naked and almost lynched. There was a point when the mob demanded that he get down on his knees and beg for forgiveness. Oleg said it wasn't gonna happen. But you gotta consider that my brother was just giving a speech- Davy was actually fighting all day. He was probably beyond exhausted. Or maybe he did secretly hope- maybe just for a moment- that the sight of a US Congressman on his knees would be enough for Santa Ana to spare his life. Maybe if there was a true moment of weakness- who the hell are we to judge?
This never happened. A slave who was a cook for one of Santa Anna's officers said that he saw Davy Crockett's body in the barracks surrounded by 16 dead mexican soldiers with his knife buried into one of them. Also Susanna Dickinson, one of the Alamo survivors said that she saw his body in between the barracks and the chapel, aiding to the cook's account.
Crockett was said to have died slumped against an outer wall of the church, surrounded by the bodies of about a dozen Mexican soldiers. I'm from San Antonio, and I've sat the the very spot that Davy took his last breath.
I'm so fucking proud to be a Texan. I don't live in San Antonio anymore, but whenever I return home and visit The Alamo, I get choked up. Here's something that a lot of people don't know: inside the old church, they've posted a flag from each State and foreign country that contributed even one Volunteer to the Texian Fighters, and there's a flag from pretty much every State that existed back then and over a dozen foreign countries. It just goes to show you that freedom and sovereignty are values held by all people, insomuch that they would be willing to die in battle helping a neighbor achieve it. THAT is what it means to be a Texan. THAT is what it means to be an American!
"The only real question is whether you believe in the legend of Davy Crockett or not. If you do, then there should be no doubt in your mind that he died a hero's death. If you do not believe in the legend, then he was just a man, and it does not matter how he died." - Worf, son of Mogh.
I was watching this in Social Studies and we had to leave when this part began. Low key sad I decided to finish it; I can't stop fricken crying now ;-;
We stopped first when the Texan sentry got stabbed with the bayonet which was suspenseful but the second time was at the final battle when houstons man fucking SUPERMAN LEAPED over the barrier at the Mexicans. I'm still laughing to this day
This my not be completely true to history. But god I love this ending where it shows how much of a legend he is and even the Mexican soldiers are waiting, watching, and conflicted with what to do with a legend like him
We will never know how Crockett really died, but it doesn't matter. Every one of those defenders had the courage to stand against impossible odds. They knew Santa Anna would take no prisoners. They had a chance to leave with the women. They stood. They died like men. God Bless Texas.
This depiction resembles the official Mexican account that states a man who bore Crockett’s mannerisms and likeness was among the final 7 and this is pretty much how it played out. Officially the men didn’t surrender in either the Texan or Mexican accounts though there is a slight chance of embellishment as to make the Mexican army seem less brutish from their perspective and Texans a more formidable foe.
The Battle of San Jacinto one on April 21st, 1836, just one month later lasted approximately eighteen minutes, led to the annihilation of Santa Anna's army and him trying to fled but getting captured and literally him begging for his life.
I get that they were trying to depict a controversial version of Crockett’s death that was different from the previous popular version, but dang, if you were going that route, at least follow the account! If following De la Piña’s journal: Scene cuts to seven men bound on their knees. In the center, is Davy Crockett, battered, beaten, and swollen from the morning’s final stand, barely conscious. Santa Anna looks at him with contempt. Camera pans to other soldiers. Their expressions are one of awe, and respect. Castrillón steps forward and pleas for Crockett’s life, and bring up the bravery of these men. Santa Anna casts a look of disgust, waves indignantly for him to retire. He then orders the guard form rank. They form a file. He draws his sword and orders them to take aim, which they do. “Fuego!” He shouts, dropping his hand. The soldiers stand motionless, still aiming down their muskets. Now visibly angry, Santa Anna gets animated, repeating his order: “FUEGO!” They pause, remaining in their armed positions, then, they lower their muskets, coming to attention, Honor and reverence glowing from their faces towards these seven men. A now near manic Santa Anna turns around and cuts into the crowd of soldiers watching, and using his saber calls a group of staff officers forward. They exit the crowd and form up in front of the prisoners. Santa Anna orders them to “Cut them down”. The officers draw their swords, and slowly advance. The prisoners straighten themselves, fighting their fear and a peace falls upon them as each one accepts their fate. As the officers get close and raise their swords against the prisoners, the camera pans up towards the sky. A text reads: Before being executed, the prisoners were tortured for some time, before finally being cut down. Yet despite all this, they showed no fear, and no humiliation in front of their captors - De la Piña That would have been true to source material, dramatic, and be emotional. Not this “I’m a screamer” nonsense.
ColdWarShot ,,, white folks will never except the truth from an honest Mexican Officer who wrote the truth that he witnessed, no instead they want their own bullshit version of a fictional death that never happened, hey I’m a native Tejanos n proud Army veteran but sick n tired of this Alamo bullshit fictional stories n how come the Tejanos who fought n died inside against Mexico are never shown or talked about. Oh yea , forgot it’s called racism , they weren’t white enough to be heroes
Several written accounts, including one from Sam Houston, indicate he was one of seven captured near the end of the battle. It seems the most likely scenario. They were unceremoniously killed shortly thereafter.
Phil Jansen There are two separate written accounts. The “De La Piña” Diary and the Dolson letter. The De La Piña Diary is actually a series of two separate diaries and multiple loose papers. One Diary, known as the rough draft, is 100% in his handwriting, been thoroughly tested, and examined. It also has no mention of the execution and no mention of Crockett anywhere. The controversial Crockett Page appears in the second diary, known as the final draft. It has handwriting of several individuals, none of which are De La Piña’s, and multiple water marks, and the Crocket Page is in a handwriting that is not found anywhere else in the whole diary. No surviving copy of the Dolson letter to Sam Huston exists. We only know it’s contents from Dolson’s recollection in an 1870s newspaper interview. We also have conflicting eye witness interview from survivors Mrs Dickinson, Joe (Travis’s slave), and Enrico Esparza. Fact is, it’s far from known, and scholars still debate the issue.
At the end of the day, the Alamo isn't about America or Mexicans. All nations on earth that are lucky survive to become Empires and all Empires die. The importance of the Alamo is the same thing that is important about Thermopylae, the battle of Tours, the Battle of Stalingrad, the Battle of Lepanto or Siget in 1566. A few stood against many. A few were willing to die rather than submit. Courage in the face of certain death is a thing to be admired and respected once given over to legend.
No disrespect, you know there was an American soldier WW2 vintage, who became an actor Audie Murphy. one of the most decorated soldiers. every medal and citation was given for his bravery. and like Davey Crockett they live in Legend
At the end when says Davy Crockett to himself, it’s like he’s having to remind himself it’s not just David from TN he can’t beg or show weakness he’s got to keep to being the legend of Davy to the end…
There may be a lot more "Davy Crocketts" before this is all over. Watch for the video of the Polish restaurant owner from Michigan who was arrested for having her Bistro open. They arrested her 3 days after being on television ... they said "...because she was a threat to the community". Her last words in the interview were to open up and take back our jobs...
Don't recall this execution took place. Looks like a redaction for dramatic effect. I believe Crockett went down fighting during the battle, not after it was won by Santa Anna's forces. But this is interesting in that this Davey Crockett foreshadows the ass-whooping Santa Anna was about to receive.
Howdy John...there are a lot of different theories about Croketts death..the version shown in this movie is loosly based on a memoir written by a Mexican officer not long after the campaign and he wrote that Crockett did in fact survive the assault, and was in fact executed that morning along with a number of others. Susan Dickinson (One of the survivors) stated that she saw his body surrounded by a number of dead Mexican soldiers...so, who knows what actually happened...the fact is he died a hero regardless.
He may have died like represented here as there were a hand full of survivors after the battle but we're executed or he may have died in battle. The truth is not known and perhaps it's better that way. His legend will continue regardless.
The Alamo should be rebuilt and restored to honor the memory of those that died for freedom and preserve Texas history and the John. Wayne movie set of the Alamo should be declared a historical site help save Texas history
When a person knows they are going to die they tend to want to go out on their own terms and for most men that is spitting curse words and insults. I think deep down most of the Mexicans feared and reveared crockett, they didn't want to kill him that's why he was the last man they killed. He was a mans man and a person people in this country use to want to emulate now its all about drugs and ghetto shit.
Notice the contrast between Davy Crockett and Santa Anna when captured. Crockett bravely looks Death in the eye and dies with his boots on rather than beg for his life. Santa Anna on the other hand begs for mercy and hands over texas on a silver platter to save his hide.
