
Fort Apache (1948)
overview : 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.
Genres : Western
Tags : captain, secret, apache, slaughter, colonel, military, tortured to death, american civil war, 19th century
CAST
John WayneCapt. Kirby York
Henry FondaLt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley TemplePhiladelphia Thursday
Pedro ArmendárizSgt. Beaufort
Ward BondSgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'BrienCapt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglenSgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna LeeMrs. Emily Collingwood
Irene RichMrs. Mary O'Rourke
Dick ForanSgt. Quincannon
Guy KibbeeCapt. Dr. Wilkens
Grant WithersSilas Meacham
Jack PennickSgt. Daniel Schattuck
Ray HykeLt. Gates
MovitaGuadalupe
Miguel InclánCochise