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