Fort Apache (1948)
Fort Apache is a 1948 western movie directed by John Ford, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars John Wayne, Henry Fonda and Shirley Temple.
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.
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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.
When was Fort Apache released?
Fort Apache was released on 21 May 1948.
How long is Fort Apache?
Fort Apache runs 2h 8m.
Who made Fort Apache?
Fort Apache was directed by John Ford.
Where can I watch Fort Apache?
Fort Apache is available on TCM, YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Fort Apache
Stream: TCM, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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