Fort Apache(1948)
“John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!”
Overview
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
Studio
Argosy Pictures
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
John Wayne
as Capt. Kirby York
Henry Fonda
as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Temple
as Philadelphia Thursday
Pedro Armendáriz
as Sgt. Beaufort
Ward Bond
as Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'Brien
as Capt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglen
as Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna Lee
as Mrs. Emily Collingwood
Irene Rich
as Mrs. Mary O'Rourke
Dick Foran
as Sgt. Quincannon
Guy Kibbee
as Capt. Dr. Wilkens
Grant Withers
as Silas Meacham
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1948
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Argosy Pictures • RKO Radio Pictures
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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 and released in 1948. It is a western film.
How long is Fort Apache?▼
Fort Apache has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Fort Apache?▼
The cast of Fort Apache includes John Wayne as Capt. Kirby York, Henry Fonda as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday, Shirley Temple as Philadelphia Thursday, Pedro Armendáriz as Sgt. Beaufort, Ward Bond as Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke and more.
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