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- Mister Arn12 juni 2025“Fort Apache” is a John Ford Western featuring two of the finest actors he ever directed. Fonda plays Thursday with cold conviction—not a villain, but a man ruined by his certainty. Wayne, in contrast, is steady and perceptive, showing respect for the Native people. The film reflects on leadership, legacy, and America’s tendency to elevate flawed men into heroes. It questions the myths of the genre even as it embraces them, offering more to those willing to look beyond the uniforms and gunfire.
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Fort Apache was released on 21 mei 1948.
Fort Apache was directed by John Ford.
Fort Apache has a runtime of 2 u, 8 m.
Fort Apache was produced by Merian C. Cooper.
De strenge kolonel Thursday wordt overgeplaatst naar Fort Apache, een geïsoleerde buitenpost van het leger. Hij wordt er de meerdere van de populaire kapitein York. Omdat Thursday van mening is dat er niet genoeg discipline in het kamp heerst, stelt hij de jonge luitenant O'Rourke tot ideaal voorbeeld.
The key characters in Fort Apache are Capt. Kirby York (John Wayne), Lt. Col. Owen Thursday (Henry Fonda), Philadelphia Thursday (Shirley Temple).
Fort Apache is rated Passed.
Fort Apache is a Western, Drama film.
Fort Apache has an audience rating of 8.3 out of 10.
Fort Apache had a budget of US$ 2,5 mln..
Fort Apache has made US$ 3 mln. at the box office.