Fort Apache (1948)

Name: Fort Apache
Released: 1948

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.

Genres: Western

What to watch after Fort Apache

Wagon Master (1950) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
Sergeant Rutledge (1960) — Same feel: dramatic, critical
The Cowboys (1972) — Same feel: dramatic, serious
True Grit (1969) — John Wayne appears in both
How the West Was Won (1962) — John Ford directed both
Red River (1948) — John Wayne appears in both