Fort Apache
“John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-24
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John Wayne
Capt. Kirby York
Henry Fonda
Lt. Col. Owen Thursday
Shirley Temple
Philadelphia Thursday
Pedro Armendáriz
Sgt. Beaufort
Ward Bond
Sgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke
George O'Brien
Capt. Sam Collingwood
Victor McLaglen
Sgt. Festus Mulcahy
Anna Lee
Mrs. Emily Collingwood
Irene Rich
Mrs. Mary O'Rourke
Dick Foran
Sgt. Quincannon
Guy Kibbee
Capt. Dr. Wilkens
Grant Withers
Silas Meacham
Jack Pennick
Sgt. Daniel Schattuck
Ray Hyke
Lt. Gates
Movita
Guadalupe
Miguel Inclán
Cochise
Mary Gordon
Ma (barmaid)
Philip Kieffer
Cavalryman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Phoenix, Arizona
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 17, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.2x
+$500K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank S. Nugent
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- Fort Apache
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Frank S. Nugent, James Warner Bellah
Richard Hageman
Archie Stout
Jack Murray
Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay
Merian C. Cooper
Producer
Ann Peck
Costume Design
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
Jack Murray
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Apache
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What is Fort Apache about?
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.
Who directed Fort Apache?
Fort Apache was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Fort Apache?
The principal cast of Fort Apache includes John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz, Ward Bond.
When was Fort Apache released and how long is it?
Fort Apache was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fort Apache?
Fort Apache had a reported production budget of $2.5M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (1.2 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Fort Apache?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fort Apache was composed by Richard Hageman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fort Apache?
Fort Apache holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).