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Fort Apache

1948

John Ford

Henry Fonda, John Wayne, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz ...

7.7

8,223

Western. Romance. Comedy 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. [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Bosley Crowther The New York Times	"Mr. Ford never disappoints us. Every episode, every detail of drama and personality is crisply and tautly realized."	POS
United States	Variety Staff Variety	"Mass action, humorous byplay in the western cavalry outpost, deadly suspense, and romance are masterfully combined in this production"	POS
United Kingdom	David Parkinson Empire	"A typical Ford Western (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS

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