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6.9 / 10(7 votes)IMDbNR19421h 6mUnited States of America

Apache Trail

“The Apaches are Coming!...and a group of whites, joined by fate, battle for survival!”

Synopsis

The brother of a notorious outlaw is put in a charge of a stagecoach line way station in dangerous Apache territory. A stagecoach arrives at the station with a valuable box of cargo, and the outlaw brother soon shows up, though denying that he's planning to take the cargo box. Soon, however, rampaging Apaches attack the station, and the station manager, his brother and a disparate group of passengers and employees must fight them off.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 1, 1942

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Thorpe, Richard Rosson
Screenplay & Story
Maurice Geraghty
Original Score
Sol Kaplan
Original Title
Apache Trail
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 6m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Thorpe, Richard Rosson

Screenplay & Story

Maurice Geraghty, Ernest Haycox

Original Score & Music

Sol Kaplan

Director of Photography

Sidney Wagner

Film Editing

Frank Sullivan

Producers

Samuel Marx

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Thorpe

Richard Thorpe

Director

Richard Rosson

Richard Rosson

Director

Maurice Geraghty

Screenplay

Sidney Wagner

Director of Photography

Frank Sullivan

Editor

Samuel Marx

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Apache Trail.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Apache Trail

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Apache Trail about?

The brother of a notorious outlaw is put in a charge of a stagecoach line way station in dangerous Apache territory. A stagecoach arrives at the station with a valuable box of cargo, and the outlaw brother soon shows up, though denying that he's planning to take the cargo box. Soon, however, rampaging Apaches attack the station, and the station manager, his brother and a disparate group of passengers and employees must fight them off.

Who directed Apache Trail?

Apache Trail was directed by Richard Thorpe, Richard Rosson.

Who stars in Apache Trail?

The principal cast of Apache Trail includes Lloyd Nolan, Donna Reed, William Lundigan, Ann Ayars, Connie Gilchrist.

When was Apache Trail released and how long is it?

Apache Trail was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.

Who composed the musical score for Apache Trail?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Apache Trail was composed by Sol Kaplan.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Apache Trail?

Apache Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).