Fort Apache (1948)

John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!

Movie · Western · 2h 8m · Rated 7.0/10 on TMDB · Released May 21, 1948

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.

Directed by John Ford

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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