Fort Apache

"John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!"

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.

Release Date

June 14, 1948

Status

Released

Original Title

Fort Apache

Runtime

2h 5min

Budget

$2,500,000

Revenue

$3,000,000

Language

English, Spanish

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures