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612 Ratings

FORT APACHE

Directed by John Ford
United States, 1948
Western, War, Drama, Romance
  • 125125 minutes

Synopsis

In John Ford’s somber exploration mythologizing 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 honor which he believes is rightfully his.

Synopsis

In John Ford’s somber exploration mythologizing 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 honor which he believes is rightfully his.