Fort Apache

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

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