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: John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple
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Fort Apache
John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- John Ford
- Producers
- Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
- Studio
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Maturity rating
6Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
