Apache
“Unconquerable!”
Synopsis
Following the surrender of Geronimo, Massai, the last Apache warrior is captured and scheduled for transportation to a Florida reservation. On the way he manages to escape and heads for his homeland to win back his girl and settle down to grow crops. His pursuers have other ideas though.
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Original 1954 Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-20
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Massai
Jean Peters
Nalinle
John McIntire
Al Siebe
Charles Bronson
Hondo
John Dehner
Weddle
Paul Guilfoyle
Santos
Ian MacDonald
Clagg
Walter Sande
Lt. Col. Beck
Morris Ankrum
Dawson
Monte Blue
Geronimo
Paul E. Burns
General Store Proprietor (uncredited)
Lonnie Burr
Indian Boy (uncredited)
John George
Shoeshine Man (uncredited)
Steve Rowland
Teenage Bully in Street (uncredited)
Philip Van Zandt
Inspector (uncredited)
Dick Rich
Loafing Trooper (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- James R. Webb, Paul Wellman
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Apache
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
James R. Webb, Paul Wellman
David Raksin
Stanley Cortez, Ernest Laszlo
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Burt Lancaster, Harold Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
James R. Webb
Writer
Robert Aldrich
Director
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Burt Lancaster
Producer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Harold Hecht
Producer
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apache
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What is Apache about?
Following the surrender of Geronimo, Massai, the last Apache warrior is captured and scheduled for transportation to a Florida reservation. On the way he manages to escape and heads for his homeland to win back his girl and settle down to grow crops. His pursuers have other ideas though.
Who directed Apache?
Apache was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in Apache?
The principal cast of Apache includes Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters, John McIntire, Charles Bronson, John Dehner.
When was Apache released and how long is it?
Apache was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Apache?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Apache was composed by David Raksin.
Is Apache based on a book or true story?
Apache is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Wellman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Apache?
Apache holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).