Fort Apache, the Bronx(1981)
No cowboys, no Indians, no cavalry to the rescue, only a cop.
Fort Apache, the Bronx Synopsis
From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "Fort Apache", as the officers call their police station, which really seems like an outpost in enemy's country. The story follows officer Murphy, who seems to be a tough cynic, but in truth he's a moralist with a sense for justice.
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) is a crime, drama and action film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on February 6, 1981 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Paul Newman, Ed Asner, Ken Wahl and Danny Aiello. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Heywood Gould, Thomas Mulhearn, Pete Tessitore
- Producers:
- Martin Richards, Thomas Fiorello
- Cinematographer:
- John Alcott
- Composer:
- Jonathan Tunick
- Production:
- The Producer Circle Co., 20th Century Fox, Time-Life Films
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $65,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) Trailer
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Fort Apache, the Bronx Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Newman
as Murphy
Ed Asner
as Connolly
Ken Wahl
as Corelli
Danny Aiello
as Morgan
Pam Grier
as Charlotte
Rachel Ticotin
as Isabella
Kathleen Beller
as Theresa
- Tito Goya
Tito Goya
as Jumper / Detective
Miguel Piñero
as Hernando
Jamie Tirelli
as Jose
Lance Guecia
as Track star
Rony Clanton
as Pimp
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Heywood Gould, Thomas Mulhearn and Pete Tessitore, produced by Martin Richards and Thomas Fiorello.
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Fort Apache, the Bronx Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 130 ratings.
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Fort Apache, the Bronx – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fort Apache, the Bronx online?
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Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fort Apache, the Bronx?
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The main cast of Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) includes Paul Newman, Ed Asner, Ken Wahl, Danny Aiello and Pam Grier. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fort Apache, the Bronx released?
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Fort Apache, the Bronx was released on February 6, 1981 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is Fort Apache, the Bronx worth watching?
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Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fort Apache, the Bronx?
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Yes. The official Fort Apache, the Bronx trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.