The Last Command 1955 During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans They dont heed his advice since hes a Mexican citizen,married to the daughter of the Mexican vice governor of the province and a friend to General Santa Anna since the days they had fought together for Mexicos independence After serving as president for 22 years,Santa Anna has become too powerful and arrogant He rules Mexico with an iron fist and he would not allow Texas to self govern Bowie sides with the Texans in their bid for independence and urges a cautious strategy,given Santa Annas power and cunning Despite the disagreement between the Texicans and Bowie regarding the right strategy they ask Bowie to lead them in a last ditch stand, at Alamo, against General Santa Annas numerically superior forces