Fort Apache

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1948-06-14

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

125 min

Rated:

APPROVED

IMDB Ratings:

7.6 (11536 Reviews)

Director:

John Ford

Genres:

Western

Cast:

John Wayne Henry Fonda Shirley Temple Pedro Armendèriz

Writer:

Frank S. Nugent (screenplay)

James Warner Bellah (suggested by the story "Massacre")

Fullplot:

In John Ford's sombre exploration mythologising of American heroes, he slowly reveals the character of Owen Thursday, who 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, Thursday attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.

Comments:

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By:

Lori Blankenship

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