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Fort Apache (1948)  link to Fort Apache on IMDb  

Number: 1552

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IMDb Rating:
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7.6/10 (13.6K votes)

Country: United States, 128 minutes

Spoken languages: English, Spanish

Genres: Western

Director(s): John Ford

Storyline:
In John Ford's sombre exploration mythologising of American heroes, he slowly reveals the character of Owen Thursday, who 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, Thursday attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.

Cast:

John Wayne Capt. Kirby York
Henry Fonda Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Temple Philadelphia Thursday
Pedro Armendáriz Sgt. Beaufort
Ward Bond Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke

Medium: Original DVD, DTS 5.1 - English / DTS-HD Master Audio - English

Location: On The Shelf 24 Disk Collection

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 4:3