Fort Massacre (1958)
The West has never known a “Hero” like the Killer who commanded
New Mexico Territory, August 1879. The few surviving members of a cavalry column, which has been relentlessly decimated by the Apaches, attempt to reach Fort Crain. On their way through a hostile land, the obsessive and ruthless Sergeant Vinson takes to the limit the battered will of the troopers under his command.
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Genre: Western
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: May 14, 1958
Cast
- Joel McCrea - Vinson
- Forrest Tucker - McGurney
- Susan Cabot - Piute Girl
- John Russell - Travis
- George N. Neise - Pendleton
- Anthony Caruso - Pawnee
- Robert Osterloh - Schwabacker
- Denver Pyle - Collins
- Francis McDonald - Piute Man
- Guy Prescott - Tucker
Screenplay
- Martin Goldsmith (Screenplay)
Music: Marlin Skiles
Cinematography: Carl E. Guthrie
Production: The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
apache nation, struggle for survival, u.s. cavalry, 19th century, new mexico territory
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fort Massacre about?
- New Mexico Territory, August 1879. The few surviving members of a cavalry column, which has been relentlessly decimated by the Apaches, attempt to reach Fort Crain. On their way through a hostile land, the obsessive and ruthless Sergeant Vinson takes to the limit the battered will of the troopers under his command.
- Who directed Fort Massacre?
- Fort Massacre was directed by Joseph M. Newman.
- Who stars in Fort Massacre?
- Fort Massacre stars Joel McCrea, Forrest Tucker, Susan Cabot, John Russell, George N. Neise, Anthony Caruso.
- How long is Fort Massacre?
- Fort Massacre has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Fort Massacre?
- Fort Massacre is a Western film.
- Where was Fort Massacre produced?
- Fort Massacre was produced in United States of America.