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Fort Apache

Fort Apache (1948)

Western

In John Ford's sombre exploration the mythology 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.

Updated May 11 2020

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Runtime: 125 mins Revenue: $3,000,000 Budget: $2,500,000 Rating: 6.9 Tag Line: John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!

Cast

Mary Gordon

Mary Gordon

Ma (barmaid)

John Wayne

John Wayne

Capt. Kirby York

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

Lt. Col. Owen Thursday

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

Mrs. Gates

George O'Brien

George O'Brien

Capt. Sam Collingwood

Miguel Inclán

Miguel Inclán

Cochise

Irene Rich

Irene Rich

Mrs. Mary O'Rourke

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Crew

James Basevi

James Basevi

Art Direction

Merian C. Cooper

Merian C. Cooper

Executive Producer

John Ford

John Ford

Director

John Ford

John Ford

Executive Producer

Emile LaVigne

Emile LaVigne

Makeup Artist

Lowell J. Farrell

Lowell J. Farrell

Assistant Director

Eddie Fitzgerald

Eddie Fitzgerald

Camera Operator

Frank Baker

Frank Baker

Stunts

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