Western

Fort Apache

Directed byJohn Ford

1948 · 2h 8m · Kijkwijzer 12

Synopsis

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.

Cast & crew

Cast

  • John WayneCapt. Kirby York
  • Henry FondaLt. Col. Owen Thursday
  • Shirley TemplePhiladelphia Thursday
  • Pedro ArmendárizSgt. Beaufort
  • Ward BondSgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
  • George O'BrienCapt. Sam Collingwood
  • Victor McLaglenSgt. Festus Mulcahy
  • Anna LeeMrs. Emily Collingwood
  • Irene RichMrs. Mary O'Rourke
  • Dick ForanSgt. Quincannon
  • Guy KibbeeCapt. Dr. Wilkens
  • Grant WithersSilas Meacham

Crew

  • John FordDirector
  • Frank S. NugentWriter