Fort Apache
Ambitious cavalry officer Lt. Owen Thursday seeks glory by hunting the feared Apache chief Cochise, but his rigid tactics and contempt for his men ignite a deadly clash that threatens to plunge Fort Apache into chaos.
“John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!”
Synopsis
Owen Thursday views his new assignment at the remote Fort Apache as an opportunity to attain the military recognition he feels he is due. Arrogant and fixated on strict military protocol, he becomes determined to eliminate the Apache leader Cochise after enticing him across the Mexican border, disregarding the counsel of his subordinates.
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Principal cast & crew: 18
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Edited by Jack MurrayShot by Archie StoutScored by Richard Hageman
Box Office
1948 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.2× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$3.0M
Also known as
- Bis zum letzten Mannde
- Bis zum letzten Mann - Fort Apachede
- Le Massacre de Fort Apachefr
- Il massacro di Fort Apacheit
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Cast & Crew
18 unique people credited
Top billed cast
John Wayne
as Capt. Kirby York
Henry Fonda
as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Temple
as Philadelphia Thursday
Pedro Armendariz
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
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2Writers
2Other crew
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