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Fort Apache

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Original title

Fort Apache

Year

1948

Running time

127 min.

Country

United States

Director

John Ford

Screenwriter

Frank S. Nugent. Story: James Warner Bellah

Cast

Music

Richard Hageman

Cinematography

Archie Stout (B&W)

Producer

Argosy Pictures. Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures

Genre

Western. Romance. Comedy | Army

Movie Groups

Cavalry Trilogy

Synopsis

In John Ford's sombre exploration mythologising 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.

Rankings Position

#23 Best Westerns in the history of film
#57 Best Movies of the '40s
#72 Best Romantic Movies in the history of film
#89 Best Comedy Movies

Awards: 1948: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Western Screenplay

1948: Locarno Film Festival: Best Director, Best B&W Cinematography (ex aequo)

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27 My Favorite Westerns (271)

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