Fort Apache

The story

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.

Cast & crew

John WayneCapt. Kirby York

Henry FondaLt. Col. Owen Thursday

Shirley TemplePhiladelphia Thursday

Pedro ArmendárizSgt. Beaufort

Ward BondSgt. Maj. Michael O'Rourke

George O'BrienCapt. Sam Collingwood

Victor McLaglenSgt. Festus Mulcahy

Anna LeeMrs. Emily Collingwood

Irene RichMrs. Mary O'Rourke

Dick ForanSgt. Quincannon

Guy KibbeeCapt. Dr. Wilkens

Grant WithersSilas Meacham