Fort Apache

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Poster for the movie "Fort Apache"

Fort Apache (1948)

NR 125 min - Western - 14 June 1948
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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
Writers:  Frank S. Nugent

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Storyline

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.


Collections: John Ford

Tagline: John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!

Genres: Western

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Language:  English, Spanish
Release Date:  14 June 1948

Box Office

Budget:  $2,500,000
Revenue:  $3,000,000

Company Credits

Production Companies:  RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:  2 h 05 min