Fort Courageous
“TRAPPED IN A POCKET OF HELL WITH A SCALPING PARTY ON EVERY SIDE...”
Synopsis
In this western, a cavalry sergeant is wrongly court-martialed. To reclaim his good name, he takes over a patrol that just lost its leader in an Indian attack. He leads the regiment to Fort Courageous, but is appalled to discover that the Indians attacked and massacred all but one of its inhabitants. The hardy little group must now fight the renegades on their own. The ex-sergeant plans a brilliant strategy that culminates in winning the Indian's respect. They leave the fort alone and peace is restored.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Landau
- Original Title
- Fort Courageous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Richard H. Landau
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Courageous
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What is Fort Courageous about?
In this western, a cavalry sergeant is wrongly court-martialed. To reclaim his good name, he takes over a patrol that just lost its leader in an Indian attack. He leads the regiment to Fort Courageous, but is appalled to discover that the Indians attacked and massacred all but one of its inhabitants. The hardy little group must now fight the renegades on their own. The ex-sergeant plans a brilliant strategy that culminates in winning the Indian's respect. They leave the fort alone and peace is restored.
Who directed Fort Courageous?
Fort Courageous was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Fort Courageous?
The principal cast of Fort Courageous includes Fred Beir, Don 'Red' Barry, Walter Reed, Joe Patridge, Fred Krone.
When was Fort Courageous released and how long is it?
Fort Courageous was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fort Courageous?
Fort Courageous holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).