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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.2 / 100
1948·Drama / Western·2h 8m

FORT APACHE

“John Ford's Masterpiece of the Frontier!”

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.

Above the Line
John Ford·DirectorFrank S. Nugent·ScreenplayJames Warner Bellah·StoryArchie Stout·Director of PhotographyRichard Hageman·Original Music ComposerJack Murray·Editor
Cast
John Wayne·Capt. Kirby YorkHenry Fonda·Lt. Col. Owen ThursdayShirley Temple·Philadelphia ThursdayPedro Armendáriz·Sgt. BeaufortWard Bond·Sgt. Maj. Michael O'RourkeGeorge O'Brien·Capt. Sam CollingwoodVictor McLaglen·Sgt. Festus MulcahyAnna Lee·Mrs. Emily CollingwoodIrene Rich·Mrs. Mary O'RourkeDick Foran·Sgt. Quincannon
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
John Ford·DirectorLowell J. Farrell·Assistant DirectorJack Pennick·Assistant DirectorFrank Parmenter·Second Assistant DirectorCliff Lyons·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
James Warner Bellah·StoryFrank S. Nugent·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Archie Stout·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jack Murray·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Richard Hageman·Original Music ComposerFrank Webster·SoundJoseph I. Kane·Sound
Art & Design· 3
Ann Peck·Costume DesignJames Basevi·Art DirectionEmile LaVigne·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Merian C. Cooper·ProducerMerian C. Cooper·Executive ProducerJohn Ford·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 12
Dave Koehler·Special EffectsWilliam H. Clothier·CinematographyFrank Baker·StuntsDaniel Hays·Special EffectsFred Carson·StuntsWalt La Rue·StuntsBarlow Simpson·StuntsJohn Hudkins·StuntsBen Johnson·StuntsFrank McGrath·StuntsCliff Lyons·StuntsFred Graham·Stunts
By the Numbers
73.2
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 20%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Fort Apache's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Tense
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a group of six men in what appears to be a western setting. Five of the men are standing, wearing what looks like military uniforms wi”

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Key Elements
RiflesAmerican FlagMilitary Uniforms
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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