Fort Massacre
Directed byJoseph M. Newman
Written byMartin Goldsmith
Produced byWalter Mirisch
StarringJoel McCrea
Forrest Tucker
John Russell
Susan Cabot
CinematographyCarl E. Guthrie
Edited byRichard Heermance
Music byMarlin Skiles
Production
company
Distributed byUnited Artists Corporation
Release date
  • May 1, 1958 (1958-05-01)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Fort Massacre is a 1958 American western film directed by Joseph M. Newman, starring Joel McCrea, Forrest Tucker, John Russell and Susan Cabot. A possibly mad cavalry commander leads his troops through dangerous Indian territory.[1]

Plot

An embittered cavalry sergeant must take over his regiment after their commanding officer is killed during an ambush. Vinson is driven by his hatred of Apaches, who were responsible for the death of his wife and children. He and his remaining men, including Travis and McGurney, try to ride 100 miles to the safety of Fort Crane, a fictional analogue of Fort Craig in New Mexico territory. Along the way they attack an Indian band, despite being heavily outnumbered. Vinson's vengeance knows no bounds, until Travis is ultimately forced to take a stand and confront him.[2]

Cast

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fort Massacre (1958) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  2. ^ Brennan, Sandra. "Fort Massacre (1958) - Joseph M. Newman, Joseph Newman | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie. Retrieved July 11, 2020.

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Films directed by Joseph M. Newman
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