In John Ford's sombre exploration the mythology 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.
Released: 1948-03-26
Runtime: 125 minutes
Genre: Western
Stars: John Wayne, Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Pedro Armendáriz, Ward Bond
Director: James Basevi, Merian C. Cooper, John Ford, John Ford, Emile LaVigne