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Fort Apache, the Bronx
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Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981-02-06 · 125 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama · Action

From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "Fort Apache", as the officers call their police station, which really seems like an outpost in enemy's country. The story follows officer Murphy, who seems to be a tough cynic, but in truth he's a moralist with a sense for justice.

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Directors
Daniel Petrie
Production companies
The Producer Circle Co., 20th Century Fox, Time-Life Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 65,200,000

Top Cast

Paul NewmanPaul NewmanMurphy
Ed AsnerEd AsnerConnolly
Ken WahlKen WahlCorelli
Danny AielloDanny AielloMorgan
Pam GrierPam GrierCharlotte
Rachel TicotinRachel TicotinIsabella
Kathleen BellerKathleen BellerTheresa
Tito GoyaJumper / Detective
Miguel PiñeroMiguel PiñeroHernando
Jamie TirelliJamie TirelliJose
Lance GueciaLance GueciaTrack star
Rony ClantonRony ClantonPimp
Clifford DavidClifford DavidDacey
Sully BoyarSully BoyarDugan
Michael HigginsMichael HigginsHeffernan
Rik ColittiPantuzzi
Irving MetzmanIrving MetzmanApplebaum
Frank AduClendennon
John AquinoFinley
Norman MatlockNorman MatlockLincoln

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