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Fort Apache

1948-05-21 · 128 min · ★ 7.0

Western

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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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000
Revenue
USD 3,000,000

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneCapt. Kirby York
Henry FondaHenry FondaLt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley TempleShirley TemplePhiladelphia Thursday
Pedro ArmendárizPedro ArmendárizSgt. Beaufort
Ward BondWard BondSgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'BrienGeorge O'BrienCapt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglenVictor McLaglenSgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna LeeAnna LeeMrs. Emily Collingwood
Irene RichIrene RichMrs. Mary O'Rourke
Dick ForanDick ForanSgt. Quincannon
Guy KibbeeGuy KibbeeCapt. Dr. Wilkens
Grant WithersGrant WithersSilas Meacham
Jack PennickJack PennickSgt. Daniel Schattuck
Ray HykeRay HykeLt. Gates
MovitaMovitaGuadalupe
Miguel InclánMiguel InclánCochise
Mary GordonMary GordonMa (barmaid)
Philip KiefferCavalryman
Mae MarshMae MarshMrs. Gates
Hank WordenHank WordenSouthern Recruit

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