Fort Apache
"John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!"
Originally released in 1948. Fort Apache is a western film. directed by John Ford. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Shirley Temple
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 21, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (394 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Capt. Kirby York
Henry Fonda
as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Temple
as Philadelphia Thursday
Pedro Armendáriz
as Sgt. Beaufort
Ward Bond
as Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'Brien
as Capt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglen
as Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna Lee
as Mrs. Emily Collingwood
Irene Rich
as Mrs. Mary O'Rourke
Dick Foran
as Sgt. Quincannon
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Argosy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Apache about?
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 sel...
Who directed Fort Apache?
Fort Apache was directed by John Ford.
How long is Fort Apache?
Fort Apache has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Fort Apache released?
Fort Apache was released on May 21, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fort Apache?
The main cast of Fort Apache includes John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz, Ward Bond.
Is Fort Apache worth watching?
Fort Apache has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 394 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.