Fort Apache
Fort Apache
Release: 1948-05-21·Runtime: 128m·★ 7.0
Western
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Argosy Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
William Forrestas Reporter (uncredited)
Henry Fondaas Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Templeas Philadelphia Thursday
George O'Brienas Capt. Sam Collingwood
Irene Richas Mrs. Mary O'Rourke
Pedro Armendárizas Sgt. Beaufort
Mary Gordonas Ma (barmaid)
John Wayneas Capt. Kirby York
Anna Leeas Mrs. Emily Collingwood
Jack Pennickas Sgt. Daniel Schattuck
Ward Bondas Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
Frank McGrathas Cpl. Derice (uncredited)
Fred Grahamas Cavalryman (uncredited)
Mickey Simpsonas NCO at Dance (uncredited)
Dick Foranas Sgt. Quincannon
Guy Kibbeeas Capt. Dr. Wilkens
Movitaas Guadalupe
John Agaras 2nd Lt. Michael Shannon O'Rourke
Ray Hykeas Lt. Gates
Mae Marshas Mrs. Gates
Frank Fergusonas Newspaperman (uncredited)
Francis Fordas Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
Harry Tenbrookas Tom O'Feeney (uncredited)
Archie Twitchellas Reporter (uncredited)
Victor McLaglenas Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
Grant Withersas Silas Meacham
Miguel Inclánas Cochise
Hank Wordenas Southern Recruit
Cliff Clarkas Stage Driver (uncredited)Crew
" />Fred GrahamStunts
" />Cliff LyonsSecond Unit Director, Stunts" />Frank McGrathStunts
" />John FordDirector, Executive Producer
" />Richard HagemanOriginal Music Composer
" />Gil PerkinsStunts
" />John HudkinsStunts
" />Frank BakerStunts
" />Ben JohnsonStunts" />Jack PennickAssistant Director
" />Richard FarnsworthStunts
" />Terry WilsonStunts
" />Frank S. NugentScreenplay
" />Merian C. CooperProducer, Executive Producer