Fort Apache 1948

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Gummy
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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.

John Wayne

as Capt. Kirby York

Henry Fonda

as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday

Shirley Temple

as Philadelphia Thursday

Pedro Armendáriz

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

Director:

John Ford

Writer:

James Warner Bellah, Frank S. Nugent

Genres:

Western

Release Date:

1948 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

128 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Fort Apache

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

John Wayne

as Capt. Kirby York

Henry Fonda

as Lt. Col. Owen Thursday

Shirley Temple

as Philadelphia Thursday

Pedro Armendáriz

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

Guy Kibbee

as Capt. Dr. Wilkens

Grant Withers

as Silas Meacham

Jack Pennick

as Sgt. Daniel Schattuck

Ray Hyke

as Lt. Gates

Movita

as Guadalupe

Miguel Inclán

as Cochise

Mary Gordon

as Ma (barmaid)

Philip Kieffer

as Cavalryman

Mae Marsh

as Mrs. Gates

Hank Worden

as Southern Recruit

John Agar

as 2nd Lt. Michael Shannon O'Rourke

Abdullah Abbas

as Officer at Dance (uncredited)

Danny Borzage

as Recruit With Mustache / Accordionist at Serenade (uncredited)

Cliff Clark

as Stage Driver (uncredited)

Jane Crowley

as Officer's Wife (uncredited)

Frank Ferguson

as Newspaperman (uncredited)

Francis Ford

as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)

William Forrest

as Reporter (uncredited)

Fred Graham

as Cavalryman (uncredited)

Frank McGrath

as Cpl. Derice (uncredited)

Clyde McLeod

as Officer at Dance (uncredited)

Russell Meeker

as Officer at Dance (uncredited)

Al Murphy

as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

John Rice

as Officer at Dance (uncredited)

Phil Schumacher

as Soldier (uncredited)

Allen D. Sewall

as Officer at Dance (uncredited)

Mickey Simpson

as NCO at Dance (uncredited)

Leslie Sketchley

as Officer at Dance (uncredited)

Brick Sullivan

as Officer at Dance (uncredited)

Harry Tenbrook

as Tom O'Feeney (uncredited)

Archie Twitchell

as Reporter (uncredited)

Eleanore Vogel

as Officer's Wife (uncredited)

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