Official movie poster for Fort Massacre (1958), a western film

Fort Massacre(1958)

The West has never known a “Hero” like the Killer who commanded

6.2(25)1h 20m1958-05-14
Western

Fort Massacre Synopsis

New Mexico Territory, August 1879. The few surviving members of a cavalry column, which has been relentlessly decimated by the Apaches, attempt to reach Fort Crain. On their way through a hostile land, the obsessive and ruthless Sergeant Vinson takes to the limit the battered will of the troopers under his command.

Fort Massacre (1958) is a western film directed by Joseph M. Newman, released on May 14, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Joel McCrea, Forrest Tucker, Susan Cabot and John Russell. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 25 ratings.

Director:
Joseph M. Newman
Writers:
Martin Goldsmith
Producers:
Walter Mirisch
Cinematographer:
Carl E. Guthrie
Composer:
Marlin Skiles
Production:
The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Status:
Released

Fort Massacre (1958) Trailer

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Fort Massacre Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 25 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

"C Troop" and their pocket watch leader. Joel McCrea stars as tough US Cavalry Sergeant Vinson, who has to take command of "C Troop" when the senior officers are killed during an Apache attack. But what drives Vinson on? And is he the right man to lead the remaining members of the Troop?. Directed by Joseph Newman, the film's photography comes from Carl Guthrie, screenplay is courtesy of Martin Goldsmith, it's…

Reviewed on May 18, 2020

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Fort Massacre – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Fort Massacre online?

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Fort Massacre (1958) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Fort Massacre?

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The main cast of Fort Massacre (1958) includes Joel McCrea, Forrest Tucker, Susan Cabot, John Russell and George N. Neise. The film was directed by Joseph M. Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Fort Massacre released?

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Fort Massacre was released on May 14, 1958 and runs for 1h 20m.

Is Fort Massacre worth watching?

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Fort Massacre (1958) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Fort Massacre?

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