Synopsis: 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.
Tagline: John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier! The first installment of John Ford's "Cavalry Trilogy."
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Released: 1948-03-26
Runtime: 125 minutes
Status: Released
Rating: 6.3