Fort Apache
📖 Synopsis
Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Western
- Director
- John Ford
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John WayneCapt. Kirby York
Henry FondaLt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley TemplePhiladelphia Thursday
Pedro ArmendárizSgt. Beaufort
Ward BondSgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'BrienCapt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglenSgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna LeeMrs. Emily Collingwood
Irene RichMrs. Mary O'Rourke
Dick ForanSgt. Quincannon🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fort Apache about?
- Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
- Who directed Fort Apache?
- Fort Apache was directed by John Ford.
- When was Fort Apache released?
- Fort Apache was released on May 21, 1948.
- How long is Fort Apache?
- Fort Apache has a runtime of 2h 8m.
- Where can I track Fort Apache?
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