In 1836 San Antonio, Texas, a group of Texan and Tejano men take part in a tense standoff at the Alamo. Led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, they face the forces of Mexican dictator Santa Anna as the confrontation becomes a defining moment for everyone gathered there. Based on the historic events surrounding the Alamo, the film focuses on the people and pressures at the center of the conflict.