Fort Apache (1948)

John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!

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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.

Director: John Ford
Genre: Western
Runtime: 128 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Richard Hageman
Cinematography: Archie Stout
Editing: Jack Murray
Production: Argosy Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Keywords

apache nation, colonel, slaughter, black and white, military, tortured to death, american civil war, 19th century, john ford's cavalry trilogy

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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.
Who stars in Fort Apache?
Fort Apache stars John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz, Ward Bond, George O'Brien.
How long is Fort Apache?
Fort Apache has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What genre is Fort Apache?
Fort Apache is a Western film.
What is the budget of Fort Apache?
Fort Apache had a budget of $3M.
How much did Fort Apache gross?
Fort Apache grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Fort Apache produced?
Fort Apache was produced in United States of America.